❓ Hon. Alison Xamon asks about granting the Inspector of Custodial Services powers to inspect police lockups under OPCAT. The Minister redirects the question to the Minister for Corrective Services.
AnsweredQoN 2992Legislative Council
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I refer to Australia's obligations under the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT), and I ask: (a) will powers to visit and inspect all police lockups be granted to the Inspector of Custodial Services; (b) if yes to (a): (i) when; and (ii) by what mechanism; and (c) if no to (a), why not?
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Answered
13 August 2020
Responded by
Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Police
Response time
6 days
(a)-(c) The Hon. Member may wish to redirect this question to the Minister for Corrective Services who is responsible for the administration of the Inspector of Custodial Services Act 2003 .
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