❓ Mr. Kirkup questions the Department of Corrective Services regarding lockdown practices at Banksia Hill Detention Centre, specifically concerning the use of Yale-style locks and alternative lockdown methods. The Department denies using Yale-style locks and states the only method is securing detainees in their cells.
AnsweredQoN 2157Legislative Assembly
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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) why
does the Department of Corrective Services not view using a Yale-style ‘top lock’ as a lockdown; and (b) has the Department any other lockdown methods, especially considering the potential consequences arising when inmates leave their cells and if so, what other methods are being considered?
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) why
does the Department of Corrective Services not view using a Yale-style ‘top lock’ as a lockdown; and (b) has the Department any other lockdown methods, especially considering the potential consequences arising when inmates leave their cells and if so, what other methods are being considered?
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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:
a) The Department does not use Yale-style ‘top locks’ to secure or lockdown detainees. b) The only lock down method utilised at Banksia Hill Detention Centre is to secure detainees in their cells.
a) The Department does not use Yale-style ‘top locks’ to secure or lockdown detainees. b) The only lock down method utilised at Banksia Hill Detention Centre is to secure detainees in their cells.
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