❓ Mr. Kirkup's question seeks data on prisoners held in Casuarina Prison's Special Handling Unit since January 1, 2017, including numbers, dates, reasons, and average confinement time. The Department of Justice provides a limited response referencing relevant custodial rules.
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Since 1 January 2017 have there been any prisoners incarcerated in the Special Handling Unit at Casuarina Prison, and if so: (a) how many; (b) from what dates; (c) for what cause or reason; and (d) how long was spent confined, on average, in their cell?
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11 October 2017
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Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
11 days
The Department of Justice advises:
(a) 17
(b) Of the 17 individuals placement occurred on various dates throughout the period 1 January and 27 September.
(c) Considerations for placement are made in accordance with Adult Custodial Rule 2 – Placement of Prisoners in the Special Handling Unit;
(d) All confinement is in line with Adult Custodial Rule 2, appendix 2.
(a) 17
(b) Of the 17 individuals placement occurred on various dates throughout the period 1 January and 27 September.
(c) Considerations for placement are made in accordance with Adult Custodial Rule 2 – Placement of Prisoners in the Special Handling Unit;
(d) All confinement is in line with Adult Custodial Rule 2, appendix 2.
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