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Mark Mitchell: Corrections Minister on the prison population will increasing by 36 percent by 2035
The Corrections Minister believes our prisons will be ready for an increase in demand.
The Ministry of Justice expects the prison population will increase 36% by 2035, to more than 14,000 people.
It's prompted concerns for the country's ability to cope with demand.
Mark Mitchell says the Waikeria prison expansion will help provide enough beds.
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