WA Parliamentary Question on Notice regarding the nature of convictions for female inmates in WA prisons as of November 1, 2001. The question seeks a breakdown of offences for 116 inmates at prisons other than Bandyup.

AnsweredQoN 1383Legislative Assembly
Asked
19 February 2002
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Justice and Legal Affairs

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(b) what was the nature of the conviction for which each of 116 female inmates at other WA prisons was incarcerated at 1 November 2001?
(b) MOST SERIOUS OFFENCE/CHARGE TYPE NUMBER Assault (excl sexual assault) 20 Breaking and Entering, Burglary 13 Fraud and Misappropriation 12 Robbery 12 Driving under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs 11 Importing/Exporting Drugs 9 Other Theft (incl Theft of Drugs) 9 Breaches/Escapes 6 Dealing/Trafficking in Drugs 5 Homicide 4 Driving Licence Offences 3 Theft or Illegal Use of Vehicle 3 Property Damage 2 Sexual Assault and Offences 2 Extortion 1 Handling Stolen Goods 1 Manufacturing/Growing Drugs 1 Other Against the Person 1 Other Offences Against Good Order 1 Total 116

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Answered
20 March 2002
Responded by
Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs
Response time
29 days
(a) As at 31/10/2001 there were 92 prisoners assigned to Bandyup Women’s Prison (90 in the prison and 2 in hospital).
MOST SERIOUS OFFENCE/CHARGE TYPE NUMBER
Homicide 16
Robbery 14
Assault (excl sexual assault) 13
Breaking and Entering, Burglary 10
Dealing/Trafficking in Drugs 9
Breaches/Escapes 7
Fraud and Misappropriation 5
Importing/Exporting Drugs 3
Property Damage 3
Driving Licence Offences 2
Other Against the Person 2
Other Theft (incl Theft of Drugs) 2
Theft or Illegal Use of Vehicle 2
Driving under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs 1
Handling Stolen Goods 1
Other Offences Against Good Order 1
Resist/Hinder Police, Conspiracy 1
Total 92
(b)
MOST SERIOUS OFFENCE/CHARGE TYPE NUMBER
Assault (excl sexual assault) 20
Breaking and Entering, Burglary 13
Fraud and Misappropriation 12
Robbery 12
Driving under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs 11
Importing/Exporting Drugs 9
Other Theft (incl Theft of Drugs) 9
Breaches/Escapes 6
Dealing/Trafficking in Drugs 5
Homicide 4
Driving Licence Offences 3
Theft or Illegal Use of Vehicle 3
Property Damage 2
Sexual Assault and Offences 2
Extortion 1
Handling Stolen Goods 1
Manufacturing/Growing Drugs 1
Other Against the Person 1
Other Offences Against Good Order 1
Total 116

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