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Advancing the Constitution in South African Prisons: Challenges and Reform

Ezra Mendel, Intern at the FW de Klerk Foundation, explores how South Africa’s constitutional framework for prisoners’ rights can be advanced, while addressing the ongoing challenges faced in correctional facilities.

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The recent concerns raised by the Democratic Alliance (“DA”) surrounding the smuggling of contraband into correctional facilities have elevated long-time calls for the reform of correctional services in South Africa. With the promising change associated with the Government of National Unity (“GNU”) and with the Department of Correctional Services becoming its own ministry, separate from the Department of Justice, newly appointed Minister of Correctional Services Pieter Groenewald has expressed much optimism in reforming the prison system. Since Minister Groenewald assumed office, some positive steps have been taken, including targeted interventions to reduce contraband. However, prisons continue to suffer from budget cuts, overcrowding, violence and poor living conditions, fostering environments that promote crime rather than….continue reading this article HERE.

 

 

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