Penal reform efforts progressing well

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November 12, 2026

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Minister of Home Affairs and Information Gregory Nicholls says work to strengthen the penal reform system has been progressing well.

The minister explains that, just last weekend, he submitted a proposal to establish a Penal Reform Implementation Unit to the Ministry of Home Affairs’ permanent secretary and deputy permanent secretary.

He was addressing yesterday’s National Crime Symposium at the Savannah Beach Hotel in Hastings, Christ Church.

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