❓ Question regarding the treatment of the Inspector of Prisons during a visit to Bandyup Women's Prison, and the performance of the Acting Superintendent. The Minister confirms issues were raised and addressed.
AnsweredQoN 818Legislative Assembly
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818. Mr RIEBELING to the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Justice:
(1) Has the newly appointed Inspector of Prisons had cause to report to the Minister or the Ministry of Justice the way in which he was treated when visiting Bandyup Women's Prison?
(2) What was the nature of the matters raised by the Inspector of Prisons?
(3) Has Professor Harding raised his concerns with the Director General?
(4) What actions has the Director General undertaken in relation to this matter?
(5) Does the Acting Superintendent of Bandyup Women's Prison also have responsibility for Nyandi Prison in Bentley?
(6) How frequently has the Acting Superintendent visited Nyandi Prison since 1 January 2000?
(7) Does the Minister have concerns regarding the performance of the Acting Superintendent of Bandyup?
(8) If not, why not?
(1) Has the newly appointed Inspector of Prisons had cause to report to the Minister or the Ministry of Justice the way in which he was treated when visiting Bandyup Women's Prison?
(2) What was the nature of the matters raised by the Inspector of Prisons?
(3) Has Professor Harding raised his concerns with the Director General?
(4) What actions has the Director General undertaken in relation to this matter?
(5) Does the Acting Superintendent of Bandyup Women's Prison also have responsibility for Nyandi Prison in Bentley?
(6) How frequently has the Acting Superintendent visited Nyandi Prison since 1 January 2000?
(7) Does the Minister have concerns regarding the performance of the Acting Superintendent of Bandyup?
(8) If not, why not?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
14 November 2000
Response time
33 days
The Minister Replied:
(1) Yes.
(2) That the Prison was not prepared for the Inspector's visit.
(3) Yes.
(4) The Director General has discussed this matter with the Inspector. In addition, Prison Services management has ensured the prison was well prepared for a satisfactory visit on 21/9/2000.
(5) Yes.
(6) On four occasions.
(7) No.
(8) No other issues of concern have arisen.
(1) Yes.
(2) That the Prison was not prepared for the Inspector's visit.
(3) Yes.
(4) The Director General has discussed this matter with the Inspector. In addition, Prison Services management has ensured the prison was well prepared for a satisfactory visit on 21/9/2000.
(5) Yes.
(6) On four occasions.
(7) No.
(8) No other issues of concern have arisen.
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