Ombudsman report lays out 'unacceptable' conditions at Christchurch Men's PrisonDAVID WALKER/STUFF Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis says the issues raised in the Ombudsman's report are "unacceptable". A damning new report on Christchurch Men's Prison describes a culture of violence and bullying and "unacceptable" conditions for at-risk prisoners. DAVID ALEXANDER/STUFF Christchurch Men's Prison boss John Roper is among those on "special leave" from the facility. READ MORE:* Christchurch Men's Prison guards illegally planted covert listening devices* 'Goon squad' deputy leader Doug Smith on 'special leave' after allegations of 'bugging'* Staff and inmates at Christchurch Men's Prison were bugged, prison sources say* Investigation launched, Christchurch prison boss John Roper on 'special leave'* Christchurch Men's Prison boss John Roper receives final warning* Criminal overlooked for hours at Christchurch Men's Prison and left outside* Christchurch Men's Prison staff will 'face the consequences' for media leaks* Elite squads on guard at country's prisonsIt took nine days to be reported at a national level, and an investigation was launched only after a concerned whistleblower approached Corrections. Beales also commented on the poster in the at-risk unit, labelling it "not acceptable in any way, shape or form".

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