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
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) 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.

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