❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses overcrowding at Bandyup Women's Prison, exploring capacity, cell occupancy, redevelopment impact, and potential prisoner relocation to Riverbank. The Minister's response provides data and context, denying departmental advice on relocation.
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(1) What are the current musters at Bandyup? (2) What is the standard bed capacity at Bandyup? (3) How many cells have - (a) one prisoner; (b) two prisoners; (c) three prisoners; or (d) more than three prisoners? (4) Has the redevelopment at Bandyup placed any accommodation pressures on the prison? (5) Would placing women prisoners at Riverbank relieve the pressure of numbers at Bandyup? (6) Has the department ever given advice to the Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs advocating this course of action? (7) How does the double bunking of prisoners at Bandyup compare with the double bunking conditions at Riverbank, which have been criticised by the Inspector of Custodial Services? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answers I am about to give reflect the position at 28 October 2001. I trust the member appreciates that. (1) On the date notice was given, 26 October 2001, the number of prisoners at Bandyup was 92, with one in hospital. (2) The designed operational capacity is 89 prisoners. The modified operational capacity is 157 prisoners. (3) (a) 63; (b) 14; (c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(2) What is the standard bed capacity at Bandyup? (3) How many cells have - (a) one prisoner; (b) two prisoners; (c) three prisoners; or (d) more than three prisoners? (4) Has the redevelopment at Bandyup placed any accommodation pressures on the prison? (5) Would placing women prisoners at Riverbank relieve the pressure of numbers at Bandyup? (6) Has the department ever given advice to the Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs advocating this course of action? (7) How does the double bunking of prisoners at Bandyup compare with the double bunking conditions at Riverbank, which have been criticised by the Inspector of Custodial Services? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answers I am about to give reflect the position at 28 October 2001. I trust the member appreciates that. (1) On the date notice was given, 26 October 2001, the number of prisoners at Bandyup was 92, with one in hospital. (2) The designed operational capacity is 89 prisoners. The modified operational capacity is 157 prisoners. (3) (a) 63; (b) 14; (c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(3) How many cells have - (a) one prisoner; (b) two prisoners; (c) three prisoners; or (d) more than three prisoners? (4) Has the redevelopment at Bandyup placed any accommodation pressures on the prison? (5) Would placing women prisoners at Riverbank relieve the pressure of numbers at Bandyup? (6) Has the department ever given advice to the Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs advocating this course of action? (7) How does the double bunking of prisoners at Bandyup compare with the double bunking conditions at Riverbank, which have been criticised by the Inspector of Custodial Services? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answers I am about to give reflect the position at 28 October 2001. I trust the member appreciates that. (1) On the date notice was given, 26 October 2001, the number of prisoners at Bandyup was 92, with one in hospital. (2) The designed operational capacity is 89 prisoners. The modified operational capacity is 157 prisoners. (3) (a) 63; (b) 14; (c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(a) one prisoner; (b) two prisoners; (c) three prisoners; or (d) more than three prisoners? (4) Has the redevelopment at Bandyup placed any accommodation pressures on the prison? (5) Would placing women prisoners at Riverbank relieve the pressure of numbers at Bandyup? (6) Has the department ever given advice to the Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs advocating this course of action? (7) How does the double bunking of prisoners at Bandyup compare with the double bunking conditions at Riverbank, which have been criticised by the Inspector of Custodial Services? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answers I am about to give reflect the position at 28 October 2001. I trust the member appreciates that. (1) On the date notice was given, 26 October 2001, the number of prisoners at Bandyup was 92, with one in hospital. (2) The designed operational capacity is 89 prisoners. The modified operational capacity is 157 prisoners. (3) (a) 63; (b) 14; (c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(b) two prisoners; (c) three prisoners; or (d) more than three prisoners? (4) Has the redevelopment at Bandyup placed any accommodation pressures on the prison? (5) Would placing women prisoners at Riverbank relieve the pressure of numbers at Bandyup? (6) Has the department ever given advice to the Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs advocating this course of action? (7) How does the double bunking of prisoners at Bandyup compare with the double bunking conditions at Riverbank, which have been criticised by the Inspector of Custodial Services? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answers I am about to give reflect the position at 28 October 2001. I trust the member appreciates that. (1) On the date notice was given, 26 October 2001, the number of prisoners at Bandyup was 92, with one in hospital. (2) The designed operational capacity is 89 prisoners. The modified operational capacity is 157 prisoners. (3) (a) 63; (b) 14; (c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(c) three prisoners; or (d) more than three prisoners? (4) Has the redevelopment at Bandyup placed any accommodation pressures on the prison? (5) Would placing women prisoners at Riverbank relieve the pressure of numbers at Bandyup? (6) Has the department ever given advice to the Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs advocating this course of action? (7) How does the double bunking of prisoners at Bandyup compare with the double bunking conditions at Riverbank, which have been criticised by the Inspector of Custodial Services? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answers I am about to give reflect the position at 28 October 2001. I trust the member appreciates that. (1) On the date notice was given, 26 October 2001, the number of prisoners at Bandyup was 92, with one in hospital. (2) The designed operational capacity is 89 prisoners. The modified operational capacity is 157 prisoners. (3) (a) 63; (b) 14; (c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(d) more than three prisoners? (4) Has the redevelopment at Bandyup placed any accommodation pressures on the prison? (5) Would placing women prisoners at Riverbank relieve the pressure of numbers at Bandyup? (6) Has the department ever given advice to the Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs advocating this course of action? (7) How does the double bunking of prisoners at Bandyup compare with the double bunking conditions at Riverbank, which have been criticised by the Inspector of Custodial Services? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answers I am about to give reflect the position at 28 October 2001. I trust the member appreciates that. (1) On the date notice was given, 26 October 2001, the number of prisoners at Bandyup was 92, with one in hospital. (2) The designed operational capacity is 89 prisoners. The modified operational capacity is 157 prisoners. (3) (a) 63; (b) 14; (c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(4) Has the redevelopment at Bandyup placed any accommodation pressures on the prison? (5) Would placing women prisoners at Riverbank relieve the pressure of numbers at Bandyup? (6) Has the department ever given advice to the Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs advocating this course of action? (7) How does the double bunking of prisoners at Bandyup compare with the double bunking conditions at Riverbank, which have been criticised by the Inspector of Custodial Services? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answers I am about to give reflect the position at 28 October 2001. I trust the member appreciates that. (1) On the date notice was given, 26 October 2001, the number of prisoners at Bandyup was 92, with one in hospital. (2) The designed operational capacity is 89 prisoners. The modified operational capacity is 157 prisoners. (3) (a) 63; (b) 14; (c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(5) Would placing women prisoners at Riverbank relieve the pressure of numbers at Bandyup? (6) Has the department ever given advice to the Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs advocating this course of action? (7) How does the double bunking of prisoners at Bandyup compare with the double bunking conditions at Riverbank, which have been criticised by the Inspector of Custodial Services? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answers I am about to give reflect the position at 28 October 2001. I trust the member appreciates that. (1) On the date notice was given, 26 October 2001, the number of prisoners at Bandyup was 92, with one in hospital. (2) The designed operational capacity is 89 prisoners. The modified operational capacity is 157 prisoners. (3) (a) 63; (b) 14; (c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(6) Has the department ever given advice to the Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs advocating this course of action? (7) How does the double bunking of prisoners at Bandyup compare with the double bunking conditions at Riverbank, which have been criticised by the Inspector of Custodial Services? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answers I am about to give reflect the position at 28 October 2001. I trust the member appreciates that. (1) On the date notice was given, 26 October 2001, the number of prisoners at Bandyup was 92, with one in hospital. (2) The designed operational capacity is 89 prisoners. The modified operational capacity is 157 prisoners. (3) (a) 63; (b) 14; (c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(7) How does the double bunking of prisoners at Bandyup compare with the double bunking conditions at Riverbank, which have been criticised by the Inspector of Custodial Services? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answers I am about to give reflect the position at 28 October 2001. I trust the member appreciates that. (1) On the date notice was given, 26 October 2001, the number of prisoners at Bandyup was 92, with one in hospital. (2) The designed operational capacity is 89 prisoners. The modified operational capacity is 157 prisoners. (3) (a) 63; (b) 14; (c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answers I am about to give reflect the position at 28 October 2001. I trust the member appreciates that. (1) On the date notice was given, 26 October 2001, the number of prisoners at Bandyup was 92, with one in hospital. (2) The designed operational capacity is 89 prisoners. The modified operational capacity is 157 prisoners. (3) (a) 63; (b) 14; (c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answers I am about to give reflect the position at 28 October 2001. I trust the member appreciates that. (1) On the date notice was given, 26 October 2001, the number of prisoners at Bandyup was 92, with one in hospital. (2) The designed operational capacity is 89 prisoners. The modified operational capacity is 157 prisoners. (3) (a) 63; (b) 14; (c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(1) On the date notice was given, 26 October 2001, the number of prisoners at Bandyup was 92, with one in hospital. (2) The designed operational capacity is 89 prisoners. The modified operational capacity is 157 prisoners. (3) (a) 63; (b) 14; (c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(2) The designed operational capacity is 89 prisoners. The modified operational capacity is 157 prisoners. (3) (a) 63; (b) 14; (c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(3) (a) 63; (b) 14; (c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(b) 14; (c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(2) What is the standard bed capacity at Bandyup? (3) How many cells have - (a) one prisoner; (b) two prisoners; (c) three prisoners; or (d) more than three prisoners? (4) Has the redevelopment at Bandyup placed any accommodation pressures on the prison? (5) Would placing women prisoners at Riverbank relieve the pressure of numbers at Bandyup? (6) Has the department ever given advice to the Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs advocating this course of action? (7) How does the double bunking of prisoners at Bandyup compare with the double bunking conditions at Riverbank, which have been criticised by the Inspector of Custodial Services? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answers I am about to give reflect the position at 28 October 2001. I trust the member appreciates that. (1) On the date notice was given, 26 October 2001, the number of prisoners at Bandyup was 92, with one in hospital. (2) The designed operational capacity is 89 prisoners. The modified operational capacity is 157 prisoners. (3) (a) 63; (b) 14; (c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(3) How many cells have - (a) one prisoner; (b) two prisoners; (c) three prisoners; or (d) more than three prisoners? (4) Has the redevelopment at Bandyup placed any accommodation pressures on the prison? (5) Would placing women prisoners at Riverbank relieve the pressure of numbers at Bandyup? (6) Has the department ever given advice to the Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs advocating this course of action? (7) How does the double bunking of prisoners at Bandyup compare with the double bunking conditions at Riverbank, which have been criticised by the Inspector of Custodial Services? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answers I am about to give reflect the position at 28 October 2001. I trust the member appreciates that. (1) On the date notice was given, 26 October 2001, the number of prisoners at Bandyup was 92, with one in hospital. (2) The designed operational capacity is 89 prisoners. The modified operational capacity is 157 prisoners. (3) (a) 63; (b) 14; (c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(a) one prisoner; (b) two prisoners; (c) three prisoners; or (d) more than three prisoners? (4) Has the redevelopment at Bandyup placed any accommodation pressures on the prison? (5) Would placing women prisoners at Riverbank relieve the pressure of numbers at Bandyup? (6) Has the department ever given advice to the Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs advocating this course of action? (7) How does the double bunking of prisoners at Bandyup compare with the double bunking conditions at Riverbank, which have been criticised by the Inspector of Custodial Services? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answers I am about to give reflect the position at 28 October 2001. I trust the member appreciates that. (1) On the date notice was given, 26 October 2001, the number of prisoners at Bandyup was 92, with one in hospital. (2) The designed operational capacity is 89 prisoners. The modified operational capacity is 157 prisoners. (3) (a) 63; (b) 14; (c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(b) two prisoners; (c) three prisoners; or (d) more than three prisoners? (4) Has the redevelopment at Bandyup placed any accommodation pressures on the prison? (5) Would placing women prisoners at Riverbank relieve the pressure of numbers at Bandyup? (6) Has the department ever given advice to the Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs advocating this course of action? (7) How does the double bunking of prisoners at Bandyup compare with the double bunking conditions at Riverbank, which have been criticised by the Inspector of Custodial Services? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answers I am about to give reflect the position at 28 October 2001. I trust the member appreciates that. (1) On the date notice was given, 26 October 2001, the number of prisoners at Bandyup was 92, with one in hospital. (2) The designed operational capacity is 89 prisoners. The modified operational capacity is 157 prisoners. (3) (a) 63; (b) 14; (c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(c) three prisoners; or (d) more than three prisoners? (4) Has the redevelopment at Bandyup placed any accommodation pressures on the prison? (5) Would placing women prisoners at Riverbank relieve the pressure of numbers at Bandyup? (6) Has the department ever given advice to the Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs advocating this course of action? (7) How does the double bunking of prisoners at Bandyup compare with the double bunking conditions at Riverbank, which have been criticised by the Inspector of Custodial Services? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answers I am about to give reflect the position at 28 October 2001. I trust the member appreciates that. (1) On the date notice was given, 26 October 2001, the number of prisoners at Bandyup was 92, with one in hospital. (2) The designed operational capacity is 89 prisoners. The modified operational capacity is 157 prisoners. (3) (a) 63; (b) 14; (c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(d) more than three prisoners? (4) Has the redevelopment at Bandyup placed any accommodation pressures on the prison? (5) Would placing women prisoners at Riverbank relieve the pressure of numbers at Bandyup? (6) Has the department ever given advice to the Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs advocating this course of action? (7) How does the double bunking of prisoners at Bandyup compare with the double bunking conditions at Riverbank, which have been criticised by the Inspector of Custodial Services? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answers I am about to give reflect the position at 28 October 2001. I trust the member appreciates that. (1) On the date notice was given, 26 October 2001, the number of prisoners at Bandyup was 92, with one in hospital. (2) The designed operational capacity is 89 prisoners. The modified operational capacity is 157 prisoners. (3) (a) 63; (b) 14; (c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(4) Has the redevelopment at Bandyup placed any accommodation pressures on the prison? (5) Would placing women prisoners at Riverbank relieve the pressure of numbers at Bandyup? (6) Has the department ever given advice to the Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs advocating this course of action? (7) How does the double bunking of prisoners at Bandyup compare with the double bunking conditions at Riverbank, which have been criticised by the Inspector of Custodial Services? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answers I am about to give reflect the position at 28 October 2001. I trust the member appreciates that. (1) On the date notice was given, 26 October 2001, the number of prisoners at Bandyup was 92, with one in hospital. (2) The designed operational capacity is 89 prisoners. The modified operational capacity is 157 prisoners. (3) (a) 63; (b) 14; (c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(5) Would placing women prisoners at Riverbank relieve the pressure of numbers at Bandyup? (6) Has the department ever given advice to the Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs advocating this course of action? (7) How does the double bunking of prisoners at Bandyup compare with the double bunking conditions at Riverbank, which have been criticised by the Inspector of Custodial Services? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answers I am about to give reflect the position at 28 October 2001. I trust the member appreciates that. (1) On the date notice was given, 26 October 2001, the number of prisoners at Bandyup was 92, with one in hospital. (2) The designed operational capacity is 89 prisoners. The modified operational capacity is 157 prisoners. (3) (a) 63; (b) 14; (c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(6) Has the department ever given advice to the Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs advocating this course of action? (7) How does the double bunking of prisoners at Bandyup compare with the double bunking conditions at Riverbank, which have been criticised by the Inspector of Custodial Services? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answers I am about to give reflect the position at 28 October 2001. I trust the member appreciates that. (1) On the date notice was given, 26 October 2001, the number of prisoners at Bandyup was 92, with one in hospital. (2) The designed operational capacity is 89 prisoners. The modified operational capacity is 157 prisoners. (3) (a) 63; (b) 14; (c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(7) How does the double bunking of prisoners at Bandyup compare with the double bunking conditions at Riverbank, which have been criticised by the Inspector of Custodial Services? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answers I am about to give reflect the position at 28 October 2001. I trust the member appreciates that. (1) On the date notice was given, 26 October 2001, the number of prisoners at Bandyup was 92, with one in hospital. (2) The designed operational capacity is 89 prisoners. The modified operational capacity is 157 prisoners. (3) (a) 63; (b) 14; (c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answers I am about to give reflect the position at 28 October 2001. I trust the member appreciates that. (1) On the date notice was given, 26 October 2001, the number of prisoners at Bandyup was 92, with one in hospital. (2) The designed operational capacity is 89 prisoners. The modified operational capacity is 157 prisoners. (3) (a) 63; (b) 14; (c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The answers I am about to give reflect the position at 28 October 2001. I trust the member appreciates that. (1) On the date notice was given, 26 October 2001, the number of prisoners at Bandyup was 92, with one in hospital. (2) The designed operational capacity is 89 prisoners. The modified operational capacity is 157 prisoners. (3) (a) 63; (b) 14; (c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(1) On the date notice was given, 26 October 2001, the number of prisoners at Bandyup was 92, with one in hospital. (2) The designed operational capacity is 89 prisoners. The modified operational capacity is 157 prisoners. (3) (a) 63; (b) 14; (c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(2) The designed operational capacity is 89 prisoners. The modified operational capacity is 157 prisoners. (3) (a) 63; (b) 14; (c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(3) (a) 63; (b) 14; (c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(b) 14; (c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(c) nil; and (d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(d) nil. (4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(4) Yes. The redevelopment has made it necessary to reduce prisoner numbers to less than 100. (5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(5) Yes. Placing women prisoners anywhere other than Bandyup would relieve the pressure. However, with prison numbers below 100, the situation is manageable. (6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(6) No. (7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
(7) The situation at Riverbank with its smaller cells - originally constructed to house children - its higher double bunking ratio of 85 per cent and its planned limited lifespan is different in some respects from the situation at Bandyup prison.
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