Proposal to Travel
Estimates and Financial Operations Committee (1989 - 2001)· 19 August 1998general_report
The WA Estimates and Financial Operations Committee proposed a trip to the UK, Netherlands, and USA to investigate strategies for reducing recidivism, dealing with drug-dependent prisoners, and the role of external auditors in prison systems. The inquiry was prompted by concerns about the financial administration of the Ministry of Justice and issues within WA prisons.
Impact
The findings could influence WA's prison policies, rehabilitation programs, and financial resource allocation, affecting prisoners, prison staff, and the broader community.
justicepublic_sectorprison systemrecidivism ratesdrug dependent prisonersexternal auditorfinancial administrationprison managementrehabilitationdeaths in custodyprison officersUnited KingdomNetherlandsUnited Statesindependent inspectorate
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