Dr. Honey's question seeks data on the number of detainees at Banksia Hill Detention Centre and the breakdown of charges/convictions for serious offences. The answer provides specific figures for homicide, sexual assault, and robbery.

AnsweredQoN 815Legislative Assembly
Asked
16 May 2023
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Corrective Services

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I refer to the Banksia Hill Detention Centre and ask : (a) How many detainees are currently being held in detention; and (b) Of the detainees held, how many have been charged with, or convicted of: (i) Murder; (ii) Sexual Assault; and (iii) Robbery?

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Answered
20 June 2023
Responded by
Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
9 days
a) 87
b) (i) Homicide and related offences (sentenced): 6 Homicide and related offences (unsentenced): 0
(ii) Sexual assault and related offences (sentenced): 5 Sexual assault and related offences (unsentenced): 3
(iii) Robbery, extortion and related offences (sentenced): 15 Robbery, extortion and related offences (unsentenced): 22

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