The Office conducted an occasional inspection of Banksia Hill Detention Centre in December 2021. It was initiated due to increasing concerns about the management and treatment of young people being subject to discipline and punishment regimes. The inspection examined the conditions in the Intensive Supervision Unit (ISU), and B Wing of Jasper Unit. It involved …
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This report details the findings of our sixth announced inspection of Boronia Pre-release Centre for Women. The inspection was conducted from 28 March to 1 April 2021.
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This report details the findings of our seventh announced inspection of Albany Regional Prison. The inspection was conducted in February 2021.
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This report details the findings of our seventh announced inspection of Wooroloo Prison Farm. The inspection was conducted in March and April 2021.
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This review examined the appropriateness of prisoners access to dental care within Western Australian prisons.
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This review examined the risks associated with the current smoking policy and whether the Department of Justice (the Department) had a forward plan to manage these risks.
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This report details the findings of our first inspection at Melaleuca Women’s Prison. The inspection took place in November 2020.
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This review examined the appropriateness of use of force in West Australian prisons and changes to departmental policy, and reporting and recording systems.
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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.
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