136: Inspection of Melaleuca Women’s Prison
This report details the findings of our first inspection at Melaleuca Women’s Prison. The inspection took place in November 2020.
Tabled in Parliament
135: Inspection of Banksia Hill Detention Centre
This report details the findings of our sixth announced inspection of Banksia Hill Detention Centre, conducted in September 2020. The centre had enjoyed its most settled period for many years, and detainee numbers were at a historic low.
Tabled in Parliament
Use of force against prisoners in Western Australia
This review examined the appropriateness of use of force in West Australian prisons and changes to departmental policy, and reporting and recording systems.
Tabled in Parliament
Older prisoners
This snapshot review examined trends for the older prisoner cohort in Western Australia and plans by the Department of Justice to manage the aging prison population.
Tabled in Parliament