❓ WA Parliamentary Question on Notice regarding convictions of Banksia Hill detainees, assaults on staff, and related charges. The answer provides some data on offences and assaults but states some information isn't readily available.
AnsweredQoN 2168Legislative Council
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I refer to the detainees of the Banksia Hill Detention Centre, and I ask: (a) what is the total number of convictions of the youths currently detained in Banksia Hill for the following: (i) assault; (ii) sexual assault; (iii) robbery; (iv) stealing of a motor vehicle; (v) dwelling burglary; and (vi) stealing; (b) on how many occasions have Banksia Hill custodial staff been assaulted by detainees in the following years: (i) 2023; and (ii) 2024 to date; (c) on how many occasions have Banksia Hill custodial staff been threatened with assault by detainees in the following years: (i) 2023; and (ii) 2024 to date; (d) how many custodial staff have required medical attention, been hospitalised, or required to take time off from work duties following assaults, or threats of assaults, in the following years: (i) 2023; and (ii) 2024 to date; and (e) how many charges have been laid against detainees in relation to (b)-(d)?
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Answered
15 October 2024
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services representing the Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
4 days
The Department of Justice advise:
a)
Table 1: Sentenced Detainees at Banksia Hill as of Midnight 10 September 2024, by their MSO Offences ANZSOC Sub-Division.
MSO Offences ANZSOC Sub-Division
Detainees
Murder
1
Manslaughter and driving causing death
2
Sexual assault
1
Other dangerous or negligent acts endangering persons
3
Harassment and threatening behaviour
1
Robbery
8
Unlawful entry with intent/burglary, break and enter
5
Property damage
3
Inadequate or Unavailable Data a
1
Total
25
a Detainee recently sentenced, term details currently unavailable.
b)
Table 2: Staff Assaults at Banksia Hill between 1 January 2023 and 10 September 2024, Type and Calendar Year.
Calendar Year
Serious Assault
Assault
Other Assault
2023
7
31
120
2024
1
26
92
c-e) The Department does not record this information in a manner that can be retrieved electronically. Each incident would need to be reviewed manually.
a)
Table 1: Sentenced Detainees at Banksia Hill as of Midnight 10 September 2024, by their MSO Offences ANZSOC Sub-Division.
MSO Offences ANZSOC Sub-Division
Detainees
Murder
1
Manslaughter and driving causing death
2
Sexual assault
1
Other dangerous or negligent acts endangering persons
3
Harassment and threatening behaviour
1
Robbery
8
Unlawful entry with intent/burglary, break and enter
5
Property damage
3
Inadequate or Unavailable Data a
1
Total
25
a Detainee recently sentenced, term details currently unavailable.
b)
Table 2: Staff Assaults at Banksia Hill between 1 January 2023 and 10 September 2024, Type and Calendar Year.
Calendar Year
Serious Assault
Assault
Other Assault
2023
7
31
120
2024
1
26
92
c-e) The Department does not record this information in a manner that can be retrieved electronically. Each incident would need to be reviewed manually.
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