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He cited as an example the pass rate for inmates who sat for this year's Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination which was a creditable 62 per cent.
"I am especially pleased to note that, in recent months, 44 inmates have received certificates of educational qualifications obtained while in custody," he said.
Mr Asprey was also impressed by CSD's aftercare services which were provided to discharged prisoners.
"The change from institutional life back to the community can be difficult, and many need assistance and guidance to help them re-adapt themselves into society.
"Statistics indicate that a large majority of prisoners released from custody into supervision remain crime-free throughout their supervision periods," he said.
"We proposed to extend aftercare services to cover more adult prisoners," he added.
A total of 147 Assistant Officers who have successfully completed 23 weeks' basic training took part in today's parade.
Note to editors:
A photograph taken at the Correctional Services Department's passing- out parade will be available for collection at GIS later today (Friday).
end/Friday, December 2, 1994