Reports on Police places of detention

The Authority has responsibility under the Crimes of Torture Act 1989 for monitoring and reporting on conditions of detention and treatment of detainees in Police custody.

This responsibility contributes to New Zealand fulfilling the requirements of the Optional Protocol to the United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Forms of Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment.

The Human Rights Commission’s Monitoring Reports on Places of Detention contain reports from the Commission, the Authority and other agencies with responsibilities for monitoring conditions of detention – the Children’s Commissioner, Ombudsmen, and the Inspector of Service Penal Establishments.

Annual reports

• Monitoring Places of Detention 2007/08 (PDF, 211kb - opens in new window at Human Rights Commission website)