This document sets out the Ombudsman and IPCA’s expectations for the conditions and treatment of people detained in court facilities (detainees).
This ‘expectations’ document is intended to provide detainees, their whānau, all agencies involved in detention in court facilities, Parliament, and the public with an understanding of some of the matters the Ombudsman and the IPCA consider when monitoring court facilities.
This is the first version of the OPCAT Expectations for court facilities and will be updated over time. The Chief Ombudsman and the IPCA welcome feedback on this document, understanding that best practice is continually evolving.
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