Question seeks data on the number of individuals with mental impairments, deemed suitable for forensic care, who are currently incarcerated in WA prisons following the implementation of the Criminal Law (Mental Impairment) Act 2023. The answer indicates 15 individuals.

AnsweredQoN 942Legislative Assembly
Asked
16 October 2025
Portfolio
Corrective Services

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Since the commencement of WA's new Criminal Law (Mental Impairment) Act 2023 in September 2024, how many people with a mental impairment deemed suitable for care in a forensic facility are currently incarcerated in the WA prison system?

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Answered
18 November 2025
Responded by
Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
7 days
15

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