Mr. Kirkup asked the Minister for Corrective Services about the number of inmate escapes from custody in WA prisons from 2010 to March 3, 2018. The Department of Justice provided the requested data.

AnsweredQoN 2757Legislative Assembly
Asked
13 March 2018
Portfolio
Corrective Services

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How many occasions have inmates escaped from custody and⁄or incarceration in the following calendar years: (a) 2010; (b) 2011; (c) 2012; (d) 2013; (e) 2014; (f) 2015; (g) 2016; (h) 2017; and (i) To 3 March 2018?

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Answered
10 May 2018
Responded by
Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
11 days
The Department of Justice advises:
Calendar Year
Number of escapes
2010
5
2011
12
2012
9
2013
13
2014
14
2015
10
2016
4
2017
4
2018*
0
*1 January 2018 to 3 March 2018

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