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Public Order

Statutory Supervision

Statutory supervision aims to help supervisees reintegrate into society. It is provided to young persons discharged from custody, people discharged from training, rehabilitation, detention and drug addiction treatment centres, and those discharged under various statutory schemes. A breach of the supervision conditions may result in recall for a further period of training, treatment or imprisonment. At the year end, 1,227 people were under active statutory supervision.

Community Support

Community acceptance and support are paramount to an offender's rehabilitation and reintegration into society. The non-statutory Committee on Community Support for Rehabilitated Offenders, appointed by the Commissioner of Correctional Services, advises on rehabilitation, reintegration and publicity measures. It comprises community leaders, professionals and representatives of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and government departments.

Community Education

The Rehabilitation Pioneer Project targets secondary school students to encourage youths to stay away from crime and drugs and support offender rehabilitation through community education programmes. These include the uniformed group Rehabilitation Pioneer Leaders, established in 2018 with over 100 members recruited to broaden their horizons and promote inclusive and law-abiding values; and an interactive musical drama campaign, Own Your Life, launched in October 2019. The campaign incorporates familiar pop songs into each drama and invites students to speak up on the spot so as to encourage them to reflect and to enhance the effectiveness of community education.

Visiting Justices

Two Justices of the Peace (UPS) visit each penal institution fortnightly or monthly, depending on the type of facility. The JPS receive and investigate complaints from persons in custody, inspect their diets and examine their living and working conditions.

Quality Assurance

To uphold and improve service standards, the CSD initiates enhancements of safety, security and the overall workflow through regular inspections, management studies, and innovation and technology.

Complaints

The Complaints Investigation Unit under the CSD handles and investigates complaints related to the department. Investigation reports are examined by the CSD Complaints Committee. A complainant dissatisfied with the investigation outcome may appeal to the CSD Complaints Appeal Board. Persons in custody may lodge complaints with any CSD officer or through other channels, such as the visiting JPs, the Ombudsman and Legislative Councillors.

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