❓ Question regarding the transfer of a detainee under 14 years old from Banksia Hill Detention Centre to Hakea Prison following a disturbance. The Minister confirms the transfer occurred due to a miscalculation and the detainee was promptly returned.
AnsweredQoN 562Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
BANKSIA HILL DETENTION CENTRE RIOT
562. Hon SALLY
TALBOT to the Attorney General
representing the Minister for Corrective Services:
(1) Were any
of the Banksia Hill Detention Centre detainees who were sent to Hakea Prison
after the incident on January 2013 under the age of 14?
(2) If yes to (1), how many?
(3) What were their ages?
(4) For how long did each of these detainees remain in Hakea
Prison; and
(5) Where were they placed after leaving Hakea Prison?
562. Hon SALLY
TALBOT to the Attorney General
representing the Minister for Corrective Services:
(1) Were any
of the Banksia Hill Detention Centre detainees who were sent to Hakea Prison
after the incident on January 2013 under the age of 14?
(2) If yes to (1), how many?
(3) What were their ages?
(4) For how long did each of these detainees remain in Hakea
Prison; and
(5) Where were they placed after leaving Hakea Prison?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the
question.
The Minister for Corrective Services advises —
(1)–(2)
Yes. One detainee, aged under 14, was transferred to Hakea Prison after the
disturbance at Banksia Hill Detention Centre on 20 January. This was due to a
miscalculation of his birthdate. As soon as the error was identified, he was
immediately transferred back to Banksia Hill Detention Centre.
(3) Thirteen.
(4) Twelve hours.
(5) Banksia Hill Detention Centre.
question.
The Minister for Corrective Services advises —
(1)–(2)
Yes. One detainee, aged under 14, was transferred to Hakea Prison after the
disturbance at Banksia Hill Detention Centre on 20 January. This was due to a
miscalculation of his birthdate. As soon as the error was identified, he was
immediately transferred back to Banksia Hill Detention Centre.
(3) Thirteen.
(4) Twelve hours.
(5) Banksia Hill Detention Centre.
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