The Legislative Council ("LegCo") Panel on Security conducted a visit to the Pak Sha Wan Correctional Institution ("PSWCI") under the Hong Kong Correctional Services Department ("CSD") today (10 April) to better understand its operations.

Members first received a briefing on CSD and PSWCI, and noted that PSWCI is a medium-security institution for adult male persons in custody ("PICs").  Accompanied by the representatives of CSD, Members then visited the gymnasium, kitchen, dining hall facilities, dormitory facilities and the Centre Hospital in PSWCI to get to know the daily life of PICs and their needs.  Members also observed PICs working in the sign making workshop and receiving training in the vocational training facilities.

Members who participated in the visit were the Chairman of the Panel, Hon CHAN Hak-kan, Panel members Hon YIU Si-wing, Hon KWOK Wai-keung, Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung, Dr Hon Elizabeth QUAT, Hon POON Siu-ping, Hon SHIU Ka-chun, Hon YUNG Hoi-yan and Dr Hon CHENG Chung-tai.

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The Legislative Council Panel on Security visits the Pak Sha Wan Correctional Institution under the Hong Kong Correctional Services Department today (10 April).

(From third right) Dr Hon CHENG Chung-tai; Hon KWOK Wai-keung; Hon CHAN Hak-kan; Mr LAM Kwok-leung, Commissioner of Correctional Services; Hon YUNG Hoi-yan; Hon YIU Si-wing; Hon POON Siu-ping and Hon SHIU Ka-chun.

Members of the Legislative Council visit the kitchen and dining hall facilities of the Pak Sha Wan Correctional Institution to understand the meal arrangements for persons in custody.

Members of the Legislative Council observe persons in custody receiving training in the vocational training facilities of the Pak Sha Wan Correctional Institution.

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