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Minister supports Corrections’ decision
Hon Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga
Minister of Corrections
24 July 2015
Media
Statement
Minister supports Corrections’ decision
Corrections Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga
says he supports Corrections’ decision to take over the
management of Mt Eden Corrections Facility.
“The safety and security of staff and prisoners is paramount,” Mr Lotu-Iiga says.
“Following a new allegation yesterday, I am pleased that Corrections chief executive Ray Smith has made the decision that Corrections will take over the running of the facility for the immediate future.
“I acknowledge MECF is a difficult prison to run because of its remand status and transient prisoner population but it is important that the public has confidence in our prison system.
“I believe this is a necessary step while the investigation into the allegations at Mt Eden Prison is underway,” Mr Lotu-Iiga says.
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