Prison Service in Brunei Darussalam (From UNAFEI Material Produced During the 71st International Seminar and the 72nd International Training Course, P 153-163, 1986 -- See NCJ-106500)

• NCJ Number: 106511
• Author(s): A W binHaji Md Said
• Date Published: 1986
• Length: 11 pages
• Sale Source: National Institute of Justice/; United Nations Asia and Far East Institute for the Prevention of Crime and Treatment of Offenders; NCJRS Photocopy Services
• Language: English
• Country: United Nations
• Note: For microfiche, see NCJ-106500.

Annotation

The prison system in Brunei Darussalam aims to protect society and rehabilitate offenders through work, education, religious activities, and recreation.

Abstract

One hundred and forty-five people are currently incarcerated in this small, oil-producing Islamic nation, which had a population of 200,390 in 1983. Prisoners who have not yet been convicted are kept separate from convicted prisoners, as are offenders under age 18. Drug addicts go through a five-stage treatment program. Correctional staff receive basic training for 4 to 8 months, depending on their rank. The upper level officers currently go overseas for training because there are so few of them. Lower level officers also receive training in Malaysia or Singapore after completing basic training. The author suggests that small nations in Asia and the Pacific should cooperate and attend workshops organized by developed nations in the region. Tables and 1 figure.