❓ Mr. Love questions the Minister for Corrective Services regarding the death of Conrad Allum in custody, focusing on mental health support and family communication. The Minister declines to comment due to the ongoing coronial inquest.
AnsweredQoN 695Legislative Assembly
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CORRECTIVE SERVICES — DEATHS IN CUSTODY
695. Mr R.S. LOVE to the Minister for Corrective Services:
I refer to the tragic death of
Conrad Allum while in custody on remand at Hakea Prison on 2 September 2024. I raise
this matter on behalf of his parents, Peter and Thelma Allum.
(1) Were
corrective services staff aware of Conrad's documented mental health
issues; and, if so, why were additional steps not put in place to provide him
with adequate supervision or support?
(2) Will the
minister commit to improving communication and information sharing with
families following such incidents so that families like the Allums do not feel
forgotten in the aftermath of losing a loved one in custody?
695. Mr R.S. LOVE to the Minister for Corrective Services:
I refer to the tragic death of
Conrad Allum while in custody on remand at Hakea Prison on 2 September 2024. I raise
this matter on behalf of his parents, Peter and Thelma Allum.
(1) Were
corrective services staff aware of Conrad's documented mental health
issues; and, if so, why were additional steps not put in place to provide him
with adequate supervision or support?
(2) Will the
minister commit to improving communication and information sharing with
families following such incidents so that families like the Allums do not feel
forgotten in the aftermath of losing a loved one in custody?
AnswerView source ↗
(1)–(2) Member,
sadly, it is a tragedy when anyone dies in custody. Beyond that, it is very sad
but I cannot provide any comment because every death in custody is subject to a
coronial inquest, and that is the case in this matter.
sadly, it is a tragedy when anyone dies in custody. Beyond that, it is very sad
but I cannot provide any comment because every death in custody is subject to a
coronial inquest, and that is the case in this matter.
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