Hon. Alison Xamon asks about a needs and impact assessment regarding WA Police's handling of crimes motivated by prejudice against the LGBTQIA+ community. The Police advise that such an assessment is not planned due to existing policies.

AnsweredQoN 2993Legislative Council
Asked
18 June 2020
Portfolio
Police

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I refer to the briefing paper 'Western Australia Police Force assessment of crime trends based on prejudice towards the diverse sexuality and gender community,' and I ask: (a) has Western Australia Police Force now completed a needs and impact assessment; (b) if no to (a), why not; (c) if yes to (a), would the Minister please table a copy; and (d) if no to (c), why not?

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Answered
12 August 2020
Responded by
Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Police
Response time
5 days
The Western Australian Police advise:
(a) – (b) As there are a range of current plans and policies already in place to ensure our service delivery remains respectful to all members of the community and our legislative obligations, a needs and impact assessment is not   planned.
(c) – (d) Not applicable.

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