Cooked food ban for inmates this Christmas

The Fiji Corrections Service (FCS) has announced that fam­ily members will no longer be allowed to bring cooked food for inmates during the upcoming Christmas visitation period.

This decision, made ahead of the festive season, is being imple­mented for security reasons and forms part of an ongoing review of policies governing prison visi­tations.

According to a statement from the FCS, the move aligns with efforts to determine the best prac­tices for celebrating Christmas while inmates are in custody.

The review aims to balance the interests of prisoners with the need to ensure the safety and se­curity of correctional facilities across the country.

"Going forward, decisions re­garding festive visitations will be made with consideration of both the well-being of inmates and the security of our facilities," its said.

"This change is necessary to maintain a secure environment for everyone involved."

The Fiji Corrections Service re­assured the public of its commit­ment to providing humane treat­ment to offenders in line with international best practices.

The FCS also expressed grati­tude to families and the public for their understanding and coopera­tion during this time.

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