[Photo: FILE]The Government has admitted Fiji’s correctional facilities are operating below United Nations minimum standards for the treatment of inmates. The admission comes as the Justice Ministry receives increased funding in the new national budget, with authorities now promising reforms to improve prison conditions. Whilst there, there were minimum standards by the UN as to how they should be treated. We’ve performed below the minimum standards. Article continues after advertisementHe says the government remains committed to improving the correctional system, particularly in ensuring inmates are treated with dignity.