2.2.6 The JICS reported that about 50% of the parole-related complaints they received related to the poor functioning of the case management committees (CMC) who are responsible for ensuring that inmates are prepared to be considered for parole upon reaching the minimum sentence period. Where CMCs do not function properly inmates are not adequately advised on the programmes to be completed in order to qualify for parole consideration. In many instances poor administration results in incomplete files being submitted to correctional supervision and parole boards, resulting in 'further profile' rulings i.e. consideration being postponed pending the submission of relevant information, or the completion of the outstanding programmes. The JICS opted not to comment on the impact the delays in the Minister's consideration of parole applications by those serving life sentences, have had. Upon interrogation, the JICS confirmed that where administrative weaknesses on the part of the DCS have resulted in parole consideration being delayed, inmates were being treated unfairly, and were unjustifiably deprived of their freedom. In 2012/13 the JICS intends to undertake a survey of parole in order to gain a better understanding of what the nature of the challenges are.