4.1 JCPS cluster cooperation 4.1.1 Although the Medium A and Female centres reported good cooperation between themselves and the NPA, Legal Aid SA , the SAPS, the Department of Social Development (DSD) as well as feeder courts, remand detainees interviewed, painted a different picture. Legal Aid SA representatives were accused of providing poor services. In some cases there were no consultation with clients and poor representation in court leading to unnecessary delays in sentencing. Magistrates were accused of treating accused unfairly. The SAPS and NPA were accused of collusion and corruption: it was alleged that those servicing certain courts expected bribes in return for motivating for bail. Many detainees complained of having been assaulted by the police at the time of their arrest; none of those interviewed had indicated that they had been advised to lodge complaints with the Independent Police Investigations Directorate (IPID).