Ombudsman's Inspection Reports Under the Crimes of Torture Act
The United Nations Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture establishes an international inspection system for places of detention.
The Ombudsmen has responsibility under the Crimes of Torture Act (COTA) for examining and monitoring the general conditions and treatment of detainees in New Zealand prisons.
This page provides inspection reports from the Ombudsman’s Office, subject to some redactions for security reasons.
COTA Reports 2011
- Ombudsman's report on an announced follow-up inspection of Waikeria Prison in September 2011 PDF, 1.2 MB
- Ombudsman's report on an unannounced follow-up inspection of Auckland Prison in August 2011 PDF, 1.3 MB
COTA Reports 2012
- Ombudsman's report on an announced inspection of Tongariro Prison in November 2012 PDF, 2.3 MB
- Ombudsman's report on an unannounced inspection of Rimutaka Prison in September 2012 PDF, 692.2 KB
- Ombudsman's report on an unannounced follow up inspection of Auckland Prison's Directed Segregation Facilities in April 2012 PDF, 2.8 MB
- Ombudsman's report on an unannounced inspection of Rolleston Prison in February 2012 PDF, 6.0 MB
- Ombudsman's report on an unannounced inspection of Arohata Prison in January 2012 PDF, 12.2 MB
- Ombudsman's report on an unannounced inspection of Hawkes Bay Regional Prison in January 2012 PDF, 7.8 MB