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Judicial Inspectorate of Correctional Services

Key law on prisons watchdog still stuck in the pipeline nine months later

South Africa

Key law on prisons watchdog still stuck in the pipeline nine months later

By Sandiso Phaliso

Supreme Court of Appeal to hear arguments on prisoners’ computer rights and use within cells

South Africa

Supreme Court of Appeal to hear arguments on prisoners’ computer rights and use within cells

By Tania Broughton

Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe named in investigation into alleged plot to kill fellow judge

South Africa

Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe named in investigation into alleged plot to kill fellow judge

By Marianne Thamm

Violence in prisons is increasing, and the prisons watchdog needs more power to stop it

South Africa

Violence in prisons is increasing, and the prisons watchdog needs more power to stop it

By Edwin Cameron