Mark Mitchell: Corrections Minister on the prison population will increasing by 36 percent by 2035
Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Newstalk ZB
June 12, 20254m 51s
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The Corrections Minister believes our prisons will be ready for an increase in demand.
The Ministry of Justice expects the prison population will increase 36% by 2035, to more than 14,000 people.
It's prompted concerns for the country's ability to cope with demand.
Mark Mitchell says the Waikeria prison expansion will help provide enough beds.
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Corrections Minister Mark MitchellPrison PopulationWaikeria prisonThe Ministry of Justicemark mitchellcorrectionsprison