Hong Kong (From Regional Developments in Corrections Proceedings, P 280-353, 1982, by W Clifford - See NCJ-87774)

• NCJ Number: 87779
• Author(s): T G Garner
• Date Published: 1982
• Length: 74 pages
• Sale Source: Australian Institute of Criminology
• Language: English
• Country: Australia

Annotation

This discussion of Hong Kong corrections considers prison industries, remands and convicted prisoners, the status of prison officers and human rights, the treatment of drug dependents in a correctional setting, prisoner exchange arrangements in Asia and the Pacific, and standards for penal institutions.

Abstract

The section on prison industries focuses on the background and administration of the industries, production policy, the commercial value of prison goods and services, and prisoners' earnings, as well as the nature of new and previouly existing prison industries. The rights afforded remand prisoners are noted in the areas of accommodation and separation, employment, clothing, food and alcoholic beverages, cigarettes and tobacco, discipline, and visits and communications. Information provided on convicted prisoners covers admission procedures, visits and communications, food, employment and earnings, and remission and release. Data on the status of prison officers includes salaries and conditions of service, levels of recruitment, and career prospects and training. Prisoners' rights deal with appeals procedures, petitions and reviews, visiting justices, inmate protection, visits, and letters. The treatment and aftercare of drug offenders in prisons are considered, and information is provided from a study of the drug addiction treatment center program based on ex-inmates who completed supervision in 1979. Regarding prisoner exchange arrangements in Asia and the Pacific, it is advised that Hong Kong is not currently party to a prisoner repatriation arrangement with any other country or territory. Arguments for and against repatriation agreements are presented. The section on standards for penal institutions considers what standards should cover and standards for the physical environment; security standards; standards for basic necessities; programs, rights, privileges, and welfare; the minimum qualification for staff; and standards for staff training and correctional administrators.