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❓ A parliamentary question seeking data on assaults against prison staff in WA for 2004-2005, based on COAG definitions. The answer provides a breakdown of total and serious assaults, clarifying the definitions used.

AnsweredQoN 316Legislative Assembly

Asked

16 August 2005

Member

Mr P.D. Omodei

Portfolio

Justice

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Based upon the COAG definitions, will the Minister provide details on the total number and nature of assaults against on duty prison staff (including prison officers) for the year 2004-2005?

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Answered

22 September 2005

Responded by

Minister for Justice

Response time

37 days

The Department of Justice advises that the following provides details of assaults on prison staff for the 2004/05 year. Period 2004/05 Assault: 25 Serious Assault: 4 All assault data for 2004/05 has been audited according to the Council of Australian Government (COAG) definitions see below. As a result the above figures vary from year-to-date figures. Definitions: Assault An act of physical violence or a physical injury detected which may or may not require short-term medical intervention of a non-hospitalised nature. Serious Includes all acts of sexual assault and is an act of physical violence, Assault which results in actual bodily harm which: ? Requires medical treatment/assessment by a medical officer resulting in overnight hospitalisation in a medical facility (e.g., prison clinic/infirmary/hospital or a public hospital); and ? Requires extended periods of ongoing medical treatment

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