Private management of prison fulfils election promise

Private management of prison fulfils election promise

Global services management company Serco has been selected to manage the Mt Eden/Auckland Central Remand Prison from next year. This contract honours National’s election promise to allow competitive tendering for prison management on a case-by-case basis.

National is committed to a world-class corrections system. To achieve that, we must have access to world-class innovations and expertise.

Contract management of prisons provides an opportunity to inject new ideas, enhance public safety, improve rehabilitation, and reduce costs. It also allows the Government to target problem areas more effectively.

Serco has a strong track record in managing prisons. We’re confident they will bring the high standards of professionalism, safety, rehabilitation, and security expected by the Government to Mt Eden/ACRP.

More information: http://www.beehive.govt.nz/portfolio/corrections