The Australian National Preventive Mechanism has made a shadow submission to the Committee Against Torture to support its consideration of Australia’s state party follow-up submission under the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT). The submission focuses on a range of recent developments since the Committee’s sixth periodic review …
This review examined the identification, management and supports available to people with intellectual disabilities in Western Australian custodial facilities.
This is the first Annual Report of the Australian National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) and covers the period 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023. It provides a snapshot of how OPCAT has been implemented in Australia. It includes discussion of the following common themes of collective concern that have been identified by members of the …
This report details the findings of our inspection of West Kimberley Regional Prison. This inspection was conducted in May and June 2023.
Tabled in Parliament
This report details the findings of our inspection of Bunbury Regional Prison. This inspection was conducted in July 2023.
Tabled in Parliament
This review examined the recording and reporting of self-harm and attempted suicides in Western Australian custodial facilities.
Tabled in Parliament
The Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services is signatory to a joint statement by the Australian National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) expressing concern and disappointment in the recently announced 2024-25 federal budget which did not contain more funding to support NPMs so they can discharge their full mandate under the UN Optional Protocol to the …
