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The Directorate of Reforms

Mr. Ali Athman (SACGP)

 

 

Mr. Ali Athman (SACGP)

Director Reforms

Sections/Units

The Directorate has the following sections/units:

  • Compliance and Standards
  • Inspection
  • Gender
  • Complaints
  • Public Private Partnership(PPP) and Non-Governmental Organizations(NGOs)

Core Functions

  • To coordinate implementation of  Prison reforms in liaison with DCGP Administration
  • To develop and implement Prison Reforms programme and work plan
  • To provide linkages between internal and external stakeholders on matters concerning reforms 
  • To identify areas for review and emerging issues on prisons reforms
  • To report on the progress of implementation of prisons reforms 
  • To monitor and evaluate implementation of Prison reforms 
  • Oversee all matters pertaining to change of command in penal institutions
  • Inspect penal institutions
  • Gender mainstreaming
  • Formulate strategies and standard operating procedures for complaints management.
  • Oversee implementation of Public Service Integrity program(PSIP) in the Service
  • Receive and investigate complaints from members of the public, staff and prisoners and recommend action for consideration by the Commissioner General of Prisons.
  • Act on relevant correspondences from National Commission on Administrative Justice (NCAJ).
  • Mobilize resources through consultative relationships and collaborations with development partners