Recording without permission breaches regulations

INA HUNTER says that the Department of Correctional Services has a holistic approach to rehabilitation, noting that there was a time when music was used to achieve this objective.

“We believe that when you come to an institution it is for rehabilitation, it is for empowerment, and so we have a diversified programme to include music,” she explained.

However, the head of the Department of Corrections contended that any unauthorised activity, including the recording of music without permission, is a breach of the department’s regulations.

“Any activity that is legitimate must get the authorisation of the commissioner of corrections as the person in charge. I gave no authorisation for any music in the way it is being purported,” she maintained.

Charles Jr indicated that every effort would be made to eradicate corruption and criminality while holding persons accountable for breaches as well as deficiencies in management. “It is unacceptable that breaches continue year after year, and it is time to draw a line in the sand,” he said.