The daughters of convicted paedophile Daniel Hume have been disgusted to learn that Corrective Services NSW granted their abuser a dying wish to have a family photo by his bedside.

The daughters, who were subjected to years of abuse from Hume, say they were traumatised after learning the photo went unchecked by guards.

“It makes me feel sick to my stomach he was allowed to look at me while he died,” Neveah Jett said.

Hume was seven years into a 30-year sentence for the sexual abuse of 14 victims when he died in August. He had terminal cancer and was allowed to end his life via the voluntary assisted dying process, incensing his victims who say they were not informed ahead of time.

The family photo by Hume’s bedside was taken when both of his daughters were being abused and was requested by the inmate to have in palliative care at Cessnock Hospital.

It was taken to his bedside by his mother and was not checked by guards.

A full investigation has been launched into Corrective Services protocols, with Commissioner Gary McCahon admitting a huge mistake and not ruling out punishment for the guards involved.

“I’m deeply concerned the photos were not screened, that concerns me greatly,” McMahon said.

“I sincerely apologise for the trauma this has caused to any victims.

“If there is any wrongdoing by my staff, they’ll be held accountable.”

Hume, who was terminally ill, was serving a 30-year sentence.

It was reported that he was able to walk around hospital grounds unrestrained, even being able to wear a button-up shirt instead of his prison greens on the day of his medical suicide.

When asked if being unshackled and able to roam the grounds was protocol, McMahon said it was not and that it was also subject to investigation.

”That is outrageous. He died a free man,” Jett said.

“He did not die a prisoner, and that man’s password on every account he had was freedom, the word freedom, and you guys gave it to him.”

Jett is now working to become a victim advocate as she pushes for reform.

“I’ve sent an email off to Corrective Services, Health Services, and the Premier asking for VAD reform, and I have received no response. This can’t go unanswered,” she said.