Was it appropriate for the Chief Justice to comment on prison policies?

The Chief Justice, Dame Sian Elias, sitting in the Supreme Court in Wellington. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Chief Justice Dame Sian Elias has floated the prospect of prisoners being ordered free by the Government to help solve the problem of overcrowding behind bars.

Prison population figures have risen to 8400 and are expected to rise further.

Dame Sian said the question had to be asked as to whether making community-based sentences work needed "more resources and community support".

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