Question regarding the removal of sugar from meals at Banksia Hill Detention Centre and its impact on behaviour, following an Inspector of Custodial Services report.

AnsweredQoN 2182Legislative Assembly
Asked
17 October 2017
Portfolio
Corrective Services

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I refer
to the Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services report Behaviour
Management Practices at Banksia Hill Detention Centre tabled 17 July 2017, and ask: (a) when was the decision made to remove sugar from the meals provided; and (b) does the Department of Corrective Services have any evidence to suggest that the removal of sugar has led to better behavioural outcomes, and: (i) if so, will the Minister table that evidence or advice: (A) if not, why not; and (ii) if not, why has sugar been removed?

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Answered
23 November 2017
Responded by
Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
11 days
The Department of Justice (the Department) advises:

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