2 Nov 2023

Reducing number remanded in custody a 'top priority' say police

From Morning Report, 7:09 am on 2 November 2023

Police want to cut the number of people remanded in custody.

Forty-four percent of people in our prisons are on remand and police saying reducing that number is a top priority even while acknowledging that will mean more offenders in the community.

Reporter Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.