Yes, I am aware of the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention that visited some of our facilities. If your memory serves you well, you will know that it resulted in a review process, which was conducted by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development. That process then gave the results that, amongst others, Correctional Services should then be charged with the responsibility of looking after remand detainees.
In 2006, Cabinet took a decision that we should develop a White Paper. Unfortunately, that could not be done. It was only developed in 2009 after we joined the department. As I said earlier on, that White Paper actually regulates the manner in which remand detainees will be accommodated at our facilities.
It actually seeks to establish dedicated facilities for remand detainees, uniform, security, and many other matters relating to the welfare of the remand detainees. In fact, I am aware that after the Bill has been passed by the National Assembly, it will be presented to the NCOP. I am sure hon members will have the opportunity to interact with some aspects of that Bill, which point to management of remand detainees.
In addition, as you are aware, the White Paper is currently in the parliamentary process. There will, obviously, be public participation processes. There will be public hearings convened by the chairs of the portfolio committees. That interaction will assist and empower members to have a better appreciation for some of the challenges that we have in remand detaining facilities, but also how we are managing them. Thank you.