Expectations for conditions and treatment of tāngata whaikaha in health and disability places of detention (intellectual disability and community secure services)

The Ombudsman is designated to examine and monitor the treatment of persons in health and disability places of detention, including tāngata whaikaha in intellectual disability and community secure services.

These expectations intend to provide tāngata whaikaha, their whānau, any person or agency involved with intellectual disability and community secure services, Parliament and the public with an understanding of some of the matters that Mr Boshier considers when examining intellectual disability and community secure services. They will also guide his staff when they are carrying out visits and inspections as part of his monitoring programme.

This is the first version of the Ombudsman’s OPCAT Expectations – intellectual disability and community secure services and will be updated over time. The Ombudsman welcomes feedback on this document, understanding that best practice is continually evolving.