Government of Montserrat To Help Ex-Offenders

Parliamentary Secretary Honourable Veronica Dorsette Hector has backed plans by the government to help prisoners re-integrate into society.

Mrs. Dorsette-Hector branded the move as progressing, caring and compassionate.

She said ex-offenders also have rights and need support to re-establish themselves within the community.

During his budget presentation last this week Premier the Honourable Joseph Farrell said the government is in the process of undertaking a needs assessment of ex-offenders.

He said this will guide and assist the Ministry in its resettlement interventions, programmes, procedures and will inform policies aimed at better supporting persons who seek to re-enter society following conviction for a crime.