Hon Chairperson and Minister, we agree that this all goes a long way in assisting with the reintegration of offenders.
Minister, you alluded to destigmatisation and discrimination with regard to criminal records. Our own experience is that a criminal record is probably the biggest hindrance to the productive reintegration of ex-offenders and the return of their human dignity. However, I heard you saying that you have asked certain industries to employ ex-offenders regardless of that, but the question I am asking is: Hasn't the time arrived when we reduce the bureaucracy that is required to expunge criminal records?
I am asking that question because in the main, those who are affected by this stigmatisation are the poor people, the black people, and they need the assistance the most. I thank you.