Recommendation 1
The Government should undertake a formal inquiry into the operations of Hakea Prison to identify solutions that will restore the rights of prisoners, implement a normal daily routine at the prison, and create a safe working environment for staff.
Recommendation 2
Ensure all prisoners at Hakea have access to at least one hour of exercise in the open air each day, weather permitting.
Recommendation 3
The Department should establish a high-level committee to strategically manage capacity pressures in custodial facilities across the estate, with authority to determine contentious prisoner movements.
Recommendation 4
Ensure all showers are in working order and prisoners have access to a daily shower.
Recommendation 5
Ensure all prisoners at Hakea have adequate access to clean clothes.
Recommendation 6
To ensure compliance with the Prison Regulations 1982, increase access to in-person and e-visit social visits.
DOJ Response – Follow-up Inspection of Hakea Prison