Cook Islands Corrections Minister George Maggie is set to review prison policies after 1 NEWS last week revealed an inmate convicted of child sex offences had been let out on work detail in Rarotonga with no formal supervision.
A 1 NEWS investigation found Andrew Marsters, who was sentenced to 10 years in jail in 2018, was allowed out of Arorangi Prison once a week to work for his nephew with young children around.
The Cook Islands corrections service is defending its decision. (Source: Other)
Maggie has apologised to the families of the victims.
He revoked the inmate’s work release and says the policies, which date back to 1967 legislation, will be reviewed as a matter of urgency.
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