prisons

Overcrowded prisons mean shortage of beds, uniforms for those awaiting trial

18 July 2019 by Alan

Cape Town in the news: Overcrowded prisons mean shortage of beds, uniforms for those awaiting trial: This comes on the back of a 2016 judgment in the Western Cape High Court, which ordered Pollsmoor prison in Cape Town, among others, to ensure its remand facility was not more than 120% full. …: “Cape Town” – …

Court date at last to seek greater oversight of prisons, protect prisoner rights

3 June 2019 by Alan

Cape Town in the news: Court date at last to seek greater oversight of prisons, protect prisoner rights: Cape Town – After several process delays and postponements, Sonke Gender Justice and Lawyers for Human Rights’ argument for greater prison oversight from the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional …: “Cape Town” – BingNews HIP responds to medical …