Kym Grierson
Kym Grierson is the Acting Commissioner of Custodial Services in New Zealand, overseeing the operations of correctional facilities. Recently, she addressed the media regarding the investigation into an incident involving Dean Wickliffe, emphasizing the importance of maintaining high standards of conduct among prison staff and the measures taken to ensure Wickliffe's health and safety during his hunger strike.
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Kym Grierson, acting commissioner of custodial services, emphasized the priority of safety in prisons.
‘Tension and violence’: Prison assaults, double-bunking, and prison population hit record highs
New Zealand· 2025-10-01
Kym Grierson is the deputy commissioner for women’s prisons who pointed to other initiatives during a discussion about the Mothers Project.
Mothers Project: The charity helping women with children who end up in prisonNew Zealand· 2025-08-24
Kym Grierson confirmed that a staff member was asked not to come to work while the alleged incident involving Dean Wickliffe was being investigated.
Prison hunger strike: Dean Wickliffe tells supporters he’s prepared to dieNew Zealand· 2025-03-21
Kym Grierson confirmed that a staff member had been asked not to come to work while the alleged incident involving Dean Wickliffe was being investigated.
Prison hunger strike: Dean Wickliffe tells supporters he’s prepared to dieNew Zealand· 2025-03-21Kym Grierson confirmed that Corrections is investigating Wickliffe's claims of being beaten by a prison guard.
Dean Wickliffe’s hunger strike: Lawyer claims he’s lost 17kgNew Zealand· 2025-03-19
Kym Grierson, Acting Commissioner Custodial Services, confirmed the alleged incident was under investigation.
Notorious criminal Dean Wickliffe on hunger strike, alleging assault by prison guardNew Zealand· 2025-03-18
Kym Grierson, Acting Commissioner Custodial Services, confirmed the alleged incident was under investigation.
Notorious criminal Dean Wickliffe on hunger strike, alleging assault by prison guardNew Zealand· 2025-03-18