Bermuda to conduct independent review of prison services

The Bermuda government says it will conduct an independent review of the prison service to address officers' safety concerns regarding a new breed of criminals.

The announcement follows several weeks of uncertainty with some reports suggesting prison officers had voted to go on strike, although no notice was ever given.



Attorney General and Minister of Justice Michael Scott announced all areas of the prison service would be carefully examined with the aim of producing a five-year strategic plan.



The review will specifically look at how gang member inmates are being controlled and the concerns of prison officers who say current legislation is outdated.



The review will cover all aspects of policy, leadership, management, operations, infrastructure and legislative reform at maximum-security Westgate, the Prison Farm and the Co-Ed Facility.