The Ministry of Justice is aware of recent public commentary regarding food provision and inmate privileges at Point Blanche Prison.
The Ministry wishes to clarify that at no point were inmates denied their regular daily meals. An operational change relating to a food supplier resulted in a substitution of one chicken provider for another, which is not uncommon within institutional catering arrangements and did not interrupt meal provision.
Separately, a food-related family activity operated as an extended privilege within the prison regime. In line with internal rules and operational procedures, certain privileges may be temporarily restricted where behavioural or compliance concerns arise. This measure affected participation in the activity for specific inmates only and did not impact access to standard meals.
The Ministry is concerned that a number of public claims and articles have been circulated without formal verification being sought from either prison management or the Ministry itself. The publication of incomplete or inaccurate information risks creating unnecessary disruption and confusion.
The Ministry of Justice remains committed to maintaining safe, secure and humane detention conditions in accordance with applicable standards and operational procedures.