Leon Perera on Prisons (Amendment) Bill
The proposed Employment Preparation Scheme is a step in the right direction in helping inmates reintegrate into society, said MP Leon Perera. Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday (Jan 11), he said it will also help them to build up relevant skills as a form of financial cushion and provide local workers for the economy. He said company partnerships should ensure fair wages and skills upgrading. He also called for stronger community support for those who have served their time, such as in pastoral care services. Mr Perera also sought clarifications on the Bill. He wanted to know whether prison workers are covered under the Employment Act. If they are not, would the Government consider protection to ensure they are not exploited.
The proposed Employment Preparation Scheme is a step in the right direction in helping inmates reintegrate into society, said MP Leon Perera. Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday (Jan 11), he said it will also help them to build up relevant skills as a form of financial cushion and provide local workers for the economy. He said company partnerships should ensure fair wages and skills upgrading. He also called for stronger community support for those who have served their time, such as in pastoral care services. Mr Perera also sought clarifications on the Bill. He wanted to know whether prison workers are covered under the Employment Act. If they are not, would the Government consider protection to ensure they are not exploited.
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