The Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier is calling for urgent action at Whanganui prison to tackle increasing inmate violence and intimidation. A survey of prisoners showed 71 percent would not report incidents, with many fearing that gangs were in control. Justice Boshier talks to Guyon Espiner.
The Chief Ombudsman made an unannounced visit to Whanganui Prison in Feb. His new report says about 70% of prisoners there were too afraid to report abuse. He discussed the experience with @GuyonEspiner. https://t.co/YLpUBZO9jk pic.twitter.com/zgECCjYHr6
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