Mr. Kirkup questions the use of dietary restrictions as a behaviour management technique at Banksia Hill Detention Centre, referencing a report by the Inspector of Custodial Services. He seeks evidence supporting this practice and clarification on its application in the Harding Unit.

AnsweredQoN 2186Legislative 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) is there any evidence or advice that considers dietary restrictions a successful behaviour management technique: (i) if so, will the Minister table that evidence or advice; and (ii) if not, why not, and why are inmates in the Harding Unit given a restricted diet as a behaviour management technique?

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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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