❓ A parliamentary question addresses the death in custody of an Aboriginal prisoner, focusing on safety protocols during transport and the duty of care of AIMS. The government acknowledges the issues and ongoing investigations.
AnsweredQoN 915Legislative Council
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I refer to the tragic death in custody of a 30-year-old male that occurred on 6 May. (1) Is it usual practice for prisoners in transit to have their belts, shoelaces and other items that could be used for self-harm removed from them? (2) If yes to (1), why was the prisoner not afforded the protection of having his bootlaces removed? (3) Was the deceased classed as an at-risk prisoner? (4) If yes to (3), why was he not afforded the protection of having his bootlaces removed? (5) What monitoring and surveillance procedures does Australian Integrated Management Services have in place when transporting prisoners? (6) Why was the prisoner not constantly monitored while being transported in the AIMS van? (7) Is AIMS required to adhere to the same duty of care as the Department of Justice and the Police Service? (8) Will the Government review the AIMS contract? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs has provided the following answer - I presume the question relates to the death this week of an Aboriginal prisoner during transit to court. (1) No. However, in the event of an identified risk, shoelaces and other items that could be used for self-harm are removed. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. (4) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (5) The contract for the provision of court security and custodial services requires that regular checks be made on persons in custody during movement. AIMS transport vehicles have either a direct view through the cab window, or closed-circuit television cameras on the person in the custody compartments that can be monitored in the cab by escort officers. One class of vehicle has been upgraded to this standard. A single person in custody compartment in a single vehicle remains to be upgraded. (6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
(1) Is it usual practice for prisoners in transit to have their belts, shoelaces and other items that could be used for self-harm removed from them? (2) If yes to (1), why was the prisoner not afforded the protection of having his bootlaces removed? (3) Was the deceased classed as an at-risk prisoner? (4) If yes to (3), why was he not afforded the protection of having his bootlaces removed? (5) What monitoring and surveillance procedures does Australian Integrated Management Services have in place when transporting prisoners? (6) Why was the prisoner not constantly monitored while being transported in the AIMS van? (7) Is AIMS required to adhere to the same duty of care as the Department of Justice and the Police Service? (8) Will the Government review the AIMS contract? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs has provided the following answer - I presume the question relates to the death this week of an Aboriginal prisoner during transit to court. (1) No. However, in the event of an identified risk, shoelaces and other items that could be used for self-harm are removed. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. (4) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (5) The contract for the provision of court security and custodial services requires that regular checks be made on persons in custody during movement. AIMS transport vehicles have either a direct view through the cab window, or closed-circuit television cameras on the person in the custody compartments that can be monitored in the cab by escort officers. One class of vehicle has been upgraded to this standard. A single person in custody compartment in a single vehicle remains to be upgraded. (6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
(2) If yes to (1), why was the prisoner not afforded the protection of having his bootlaces removed? (3) Was the deceased classed as an at-risk prisoner? (4) If yes to (3), why was he not afforded the protection of having his bootlaces removed? (5) What monitoring and surveillance procedures does Australian Integrated Management Services have in place when transporting prisoners? (6) Why was the prisoner not constantly monitored while being transported in the AIMS van? (7) Is AIMS required to adhere to the same duty of care as the Department of Justice and the Police Service? (8) Will the Government review the AIMS contract? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs has provided the following answer - I presume the question relates to the death this week of an Aboriginal prisoner during transit to court. (1) No. However, in the event of an identified risk, shoelaces and other items that could be used for self-harm are removed. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. (4) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (5) The contract for the provision of court security and custodial services requires that regular checks be made on persons in custody during movement. AIMS transport vehicles have either a direct view through the cab window, or closed-circuit television cameras on the person in the custody compartments that can be monitored in the cab by escort officers. One class of vehicle has been upgraded to this standard. A single person in custody compartment in a single vehicle remains to be upgraded. (6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
(3) Was the deceased classed as an at-risk prisoner? (4) If yes to (3), why was he not afforded the protection of having his bootlaces removed? (5) What monitoring and surveillance procedures does Australian Integrated Management Services have in place when transporting prisoners? (6) Why was the prisoner not constantly monitored while being transported in the AIMS van? (7) Is AIMS required to adhere to the same duty of care as the Department of Justice and the Police Service? (8) Will the Government review the AIMS contract? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs has provided the following answer - I presume the question relates to the death this week of an Aboriginal prisoner during transit to court. (1) No. However, in the event of an identified risk, shoelaces and other items that could be used for self-harm are removed. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. (4) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (5) The contract for the provision of court security and custodial services requires that regular checks be made on persons in custody during movement. AIMS transport vehicles have either a direct view through the cab window, or closed-circuit television cameras on the person in the custody compartments that can be monitored in the cab by escort officers. One class of vehicle has been upgraded to this standard. A single person in custody compartment in a single vehicle remains to be upgraded. (6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
(4) If yes to (3), why was he not afforded the protection of having his bootlaces removed? (5) What monitoring and surveillance procedures does Australian Integrated Management Services have in place when transporting prisoners? (6) Why was the prisoner not constantly monitored while being transported in the AIMS van? (7) Is AIMS required to adhere to the same duty of care as the Department of Justice and the Police Service? (8) Will the Government review the AIMS contract? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs has provided the following answer - I presume the question relates to the death this week of an Aboriginal prisoner during transit to court. (1) No. However, in the event of an identified risk, shoelaces and other items that could be used for self-harm are removed. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. (4) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (5) The contract for the provision of court security and custodial services requires that regular checks be made on persons in custody during movement. AIMS transport vehicles have either a direct view through the cab window, or closed-circuit television cameras on the person in the custody compartments that can be monitored in the cab by escort officers. One class of vehicle has been upgraded to this standard. A single person in custody compartment in a single vehicle remains to be upgraded. (6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
(5) What monitoring and surveillance procedures does Australian Integrated Management Services have in place when transporting prisoners? (6) Why was the prisoner not constantly monitored while being transported in the AIMS van? (7) Is AIMS required to adhere to the same duty of care as the Department of Justice and the Police Service? (8) Will the Government review the AIMS contract? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs has provided the following answer - I presume the question relates to the death this week of an Aboriginal prisoner during transit to court. (1) No. However, in the event of an identified risk, shoelaces and other items that could be used for self-harm are removed. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. (4) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (5) The contract for the provision of court security and custodial services requires that regular checks be made on persons in custody during movement. AIMS transport vehicles have either a direct view through the cab window, or closed-circuit television cameras on the person in the custody compartments that can be monitored in the cab by escort officers. One class of vehicle has been upgraded to this standard. A single person in custody compartment in a single vehicle remains to be upgraded. (6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
(6) Why was the prisoner not constantly monitored while being transported in the AIMS van? (7) Is AIMS required to adhere to the same duty of care as the Department of Justice and the Police Service? (8) Will the Government review the AIMS contract? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs has provided the following answer - I presume the question relates to the death this week of an Aboriginal prisoner during transit to court. (1) No. However, in the event of an identified risk, shoelaces and other items that could be used for self-harm are removed. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. (4) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (5) The contract for the provision of court security and custodial services requires that regular checks be made on persons in custody during movement. AIMS transport vehicles have either a direct view through the cab window, or closed-circuit television cameras on the person in the custody compartments that can be monitored in the cab by escort officers. One class of vehicle has been upgraded to this standard. A single person in custody compartment in a single vehicle remains to be upgraded. (6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
(7) Is AIMS required to adhere to the same duty of care as the Department of Justice and the Police Service? (8) Will the Government review the AIMS contract? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs has provided the following answer - I presume the question relates to the death this week of an Aboriginal prisoner during transit to court. (1) No. However, in the event of an identified risk, shoelaces and other items that could be used for self-harm are removed. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. (4) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (5) The contract for the provision of court security and custodial services requires that regular checks be made on persons in custody during movement. AIMS transport vehicles have either a direct view through the cab window, or closed-circuit television cameras on the person in the custody compartments that can be monitored in the cab by escort officers. One class of vehicle has been upgraded to this standard. A single person in custody compartment in a single vehicle remains to be upgraded. (6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
(8) Will the Government review the AIMS contract? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs has provided the following answer - I presume the question relates to the death this week of an Aboriginal prisoner during transit to court. (1) No. However, in the event of an identified risk, shoelaces and other items that could be used for self-harm are removed. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. (4) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (5) The contract for the provision of court security and custodial services requires that regular checks be made on persons in custody during movement. AIMS transport vehicles have either a direct view through the cab window, or closed-circuit television cameras on the person in the custody compartments that can be monitored in the cab by escort officers. One class of vehicle has been upgraded to this standard. A single person in custody compartment in a single vehicle remains to be upgraded. (6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs has provided the following answer - I presume the question relates to the death this week of an Aboriginal prisoner during transit to court. (1) No. However, in the event of an identified risk, shoelaces and other items that could be used for self-harm are removed. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. (4) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (5) The contract for the provision of court security and custodial services requires that regular checks be made on persons in custody during movement. AIMS transport vehicles have either a direct view through the cab window, or closed-circuit television cameras on the person in the custody compartments that can be monitored in the cab by escort officers. One class of vehicle has been upgraded to this standard. A single person in custody compartment in a single vehicle remains to be upgraded. (6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs has provided the following answer - I presume the question relates to the death this week of an Aboriginal prisoner during transit to court. (1) No. However, in the event of an identified risk, shoelaces and other items that could be used for self-harm are removed. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. (4) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (5) The contract for the provision of court security and custodial services requires that regular checks be made on persons in custody during movement. AIMS transport vehicles have either a direct view through the cab window, or closed-circuit television cameras on the person in the custody compartments that can be monitored in the cab by escort officers. One class of vehicle has been upgraded to this standard. A single person in custody compartment in a single vehicle remains to be upgraded. (6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
I presume the question relates to the death this week of an Aboriginal prisoner during transit to court. (1) No. However, in the event of an identified risk, shoelaces and other items that could be used for self-harm are removed. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. (4) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (5) The contract for the provision of court security and custodial services requires that regular checks be made on persons in custody during movement. AIMS transport vehicles have either a direct view through the cab window, or closed-circuit television cameras on the person in the custody compartments that can be monitored in the cab by escort officers. One class of vehicle has been upgraded to this standard. A single person in custody compartment in a single vehicle remains to be upgraded. (6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
(1) No. However, in the event of an identified risk, shoelaces and other items that could be used for self-harm are removed. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. (4) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (5) The contract for the provision of court security and custodial services requires that regular checks be made on persons in custody during movement. AIMS transport vehicles have either a direct view through the cab window, or closed-circuit television cameras on the person in the custody compartments that can be monitored in the cab by escort officers. One class of vehicle has been upgraded to this standard. A single person in custody compartment in a single vehicle remains to be upgraded. (6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
(2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. (4) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (5) The contract for the provision of court security and custodial services requires that regular checks be made on persons in custody during movement. AIMS transport vehicles have either a direct view through the cab window, or closed-circuit television cameras on the person in the custody compartments that can be monitored in the cab by escort officers. One class of vehicle has been upgraded to this standard. A single person in custody compartment in a single vehicle remains to be upgraded. (6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
(3) Yes. (4) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (5) The contract for the provision of court security and custodial services requires that regular checks be made on persons in custody during movement. AIMS transport vehicles have either a direct view through the cab window, or closed-circuit television cameras on the person in the custody compartments that can be monitored in the cab by escort officers. One class of vehicle has been upgraded to this standard. A single person in custody compartment in a single vehicle remains to be upgraded. (6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
(4) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (5) The contract for the provision of court security and custodial services requires that regular checks be made on persons in custody during movement. AIMS transport vehicles have either a direct view through the cab window, or closed-circuit television cameras on the person in the custody compartments that can be monitored in the cab by escort officers. One class of vehicle has been upgraded to this standard. A single person in custody compartment in a single vehicle remains to be upgraded. (6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
(5) The contract for the provision of court security and custodial services requires that regular checks be made on persons in custody during movement. AIMS transport vehicles have either a direct view through the cab window, or closed-circuit television cameras on the person in the custody compartments that can be monitored in the cab by escort officers. One class of vehicle has been upgraded to this standard. A single person in custody compartment in a single vehicle remains to be upgraded. (6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
(6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
(7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
(8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
(1) Is it usual practice for prisoners in transit to have their belts, shoelaces and other items that could be used for self-harm removed from them? (2) If yes to (1), why was the prisoner not afforded the protection of having his bootlaces removed? (3) Was the deceased classed as an at-risk prisoner? (4) If yes to (3), why was he not afforded the protection of having his bootlaces removed? (5) What monitoring and surveillance procedures does Australian Integrated Management Services have in place when transporting prisoners? (6) Why was the prisoner not constantly monitored while being transported in the AIMS van? (7) Is AIMS required to adhere to the same duty of care as the Department of Justice and the Police Service? (8) Will the Government review the AIMS contract? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs has provided the following answer - I presume the question relates to the death this week of an Aboriginal prisoner during transit to court. (1) No. However, in the event of an identified risk, shoelaces and other items that could be used for self-harm are removed. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. (4) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (5) The contract for the provision of court security and custodial services requires that regular checks be made on persons in custody during movement. AIMS transport vehicles have either a direct view through the cab window, or closed-circuit television cameras on the person in the custody compartments that can be monitored in the cab by escort officers. One class of vehicle has been upgraded to this standard. A single person in custody compartment in a single vehicle remains to be upgraded. (6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
(2) If yes to (1), why was the prisoner not afforded the protection of having his bootlaces removed? (3) Was the deceased classed as an at-risk prisoner? (4) If yes to (3), why was he not afforded the protection of having his bootlaces removed? (5) What monitoring and surveillance procedures does Australian Integrated Management Services have in place when transporting prisoners? (6) Why was the prisoner not constantly monitored while being transported in the AIMS van? (7) Is AIMS required to adhere to the same duty of care as the Department of Justice and the Police Service? (8) Will the Government review the AIMS contract? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs has provided the following answer - I presume the question relates to the death this week of an Aboriginal prisoner during transit to court. (1) No. However, in the event of an identified risk, shoelaces and other items that could be used for self-harm are removed. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. (4) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (5) The contract for the provision of court security and custodial services requires that regular checks be made on persons in custody during movement. AIMS transport vehicles have either a direct view through the cab window, or closed-circuit television cameras on the person in the custody compartments that can be monitored in the cab by escort officers. One class of vehicle has been upgraded to this standard. A single person in custody compartment in a single vehicle remains to be upgraded. (6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
(3) Was the deceased classed as an at-risk prisoner? (4) If yes to (3), why was he not afforded the protection of having his bootlaces removed? (5) What monitoring and surveillance procedures does Australian Integrated Management Services have in place when transporting prisoners? (6) Why was the prisoner not constantly monitored while being transported in the AIMS van? (7) Is AIMS required to adhere to the same duty of care as the Department of Justice and the Police Service? (8) Will the Government review the AIMS contract? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs has provided the following answer - I presume the question relates to the death this week of an Aboriginal prisoner during transit to court. (1) No. However, in the event of an identified risk, shoelaces and other items that could be used for self-harm are removed. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. (4) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (5) The contract for the provision of court security and custodial services requires that regular checks be made on persons in custody during movement. AIMS transport vehicles have either a direct view through the cab window, or closed-circuit television cameras on the person in the custody compartments that can be monitored in the cab by escort officers. One class of vehicle has been upgraded to this standard. A single person in custody compartment in a single vehicle remains to be upgraded. (6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
(4) If yes to (3), why was he not afforded the protection of having his bootlaces removed? (5) What monitoring and surveillance procedures does Australian Integrated Management Services have in place when transporting prisoners? (6) Why was the prisoner not constantly monitored while being transported in the AIMS van? (7) Is AIMS required to adhere to the same duty of care as the Department of Justice and the Police Service? (8) Will the Government review the AIMS contract? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs has provided the following answer - I presume the question relates to the death this week of an Aboriginal prisoner during transit to court. (1) No. However, in the event of an identified risk, shoelaces and other items that could be used for self-harm are removed. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. (4) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (5) The contract for the provision of court security and custodial services requires that regular checks be made on persons in custody during movement. AIMS transport vehicles have either a direct view through the cab window, or closed-circuit television cameras on the person in the custody compartments that can be monitored in the cab by escort officers. One class of vehicle has been upgraded to this standard. A single person in custody compartment in a single vehicle remains to be upgraded. (6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
(5) What monitoring and surveillance procedures does Australian Integrated Management Services have in place when transporting prisoners? (6) Why was the prisoner not constantly monitored while being transported in the AIMS van? (7) Is AIMS required to adhere to the same duty of care as the Department of Justice and the Police Service? (8) Will the Government review the AIMS contract? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs has provided the following answer - I presume the question relates to the death this week of an Aboriginal prisoner during transit to court. (1) No. However, in the event of an identified risk, shoelaces and other items that could be used for self-harm are removed. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. (4) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (5) The contract for the provision of court security and custodial services requires that regular checks be made on persons in custody during movement. AIMS transport vehicles have either a direct view through the cab window, or closed-circuit television cameras on the person in the custody compartments that can be monitored in the cab by escort officers. One class of vehicle has been upgraded to this standard. A single person in custody compartment in a single vehicle remains to be upgraded. (6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
(6) Why was the prisoner not constantly monitored while being transported in the AIMS van? (7) Is AIMS required to adhere to the same duty of care as the Department of Justice and the Police Service? (8) Will the Government review the AIMS contract? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs has provided the following answer - I presume the question relates to the death this week of an Aboriginal prisoner during transit to court. (1) No. However, in the event of an identified risk, shoelaces and other items that could be used for self-harm are removed. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. (4) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (5) The contract for the provision of court security and custodial services requires that regular checks be made on persons in custody during movement. AIMS transport vehicles have either a direct view through the cab window, or closed-circuit television cameras on the person in the custody compartments that can be monitored in the cab by escort officers. One class of vehicle has been upgraded to this standard. A single person in custody compartment in a single vehicle remains to be upgraded. (6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
(7) Is AIMS required to adhere to the same duty of care as the Department of Justice and the Police Service? (8) Will the Government review the AIMS contract? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs has provided the following answer - I presume the question relates to the death this week of an Aboriginal prisoner during transit to court. (1) No. However, in the event of an identified risk, shoelaces and other items that could be used for self-harm are removed. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. (4) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (5) The contract for the provision of court security and custodial services requires that regular checks be made on persons in custody during movement. AIMS transport vehicles have either a direct view through the cab window, or closed-circuit television cameras on the person in the custody compartments that can be monitored in the cab by escort officers. One class of vehicle has been upgraded to this standard. A single person in custody compartment in a single vehicle remains to be upgraded. (6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
(8) Will the Government review the AIMS contract? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs has provided the following answer - I presume the question relates to the death this week of an Aboriginal prisoner during transit to court. (1) No. However, in the event of an identified risk, shoelaces and other items that could be used for self-harm are removed. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. (4) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (5) The contract for the provision of court security and custodial services requires that regular checks be made on persons in custody during movement. AIMS transport vehicles have either a direct view through the cab window, or closed-circuit television cameras on the person in the custody compartments that can be monitored in the cab by escort officers. One class of vehicle has been upgraded to this standard. A single person in custody compartment in a single vehicle remains to be upgraded. (6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs has provided the following answer - I presume the question relates to the death this week of an Aboriginal prisoner during transit to court. (1) No. However, in the event of an identified risk, shoelaces and other items that could be used for self-harm are removed. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. (4) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (5) The contract for the provision of court security and custodial services requires that regular checks be made on persons in custody during movement. AIMS transport vehicles have either a direct view through the cab window, or closed-circuit television cameras on the person in the custody compartments that can be monitored in the cab by escort officers. One class of vehicle has been upgraded to this standard. A single person in custody compartment in a single vehicle remains to be upgraded. (6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs has provided the following answer - I presume the question relates to the death this week of an Aboriginal prisoner during transit to court. (1) No. However, in the event of an identified risk, shoelaces and other items that could be used for self-harm are removed. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. (4) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (5) The contract for the provision of court security and custodial services requires that regular checks be made on persons in custody during movement. AIMS transport vehicles have either a direct view through the cab window, or closed-circuit television cameras on the person in the custody compartments that can be monitored in the cab by escort officers. One class of vehicle has been upgraded to this standard. A single person in custody compartment in a single vehicle remains to be upgraded. (6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
I presume the question relates to the death this week of an Aboriginal prisoner during transit to court. (1) No. However, in the event of an identified risk, shoelaces and other items that could be used for self-harm are removed. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. (4) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (5) The contract for the provision of court security and custodial services requires that regular checks be made on persons in custody during movement. AIMS transport vehicles have either a direct view through the cab window, or closed-circuit television cameras on the person in the custody compartments that can be monitored in the cab by escort officers. One class of vehicle has been upgraded to this standard. A single person in custody compartment in a single vehicle remains to be upgraded. (6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
(1) No. However, in the event of an identified risk, shoelaces and other items that could be used for self-harm are removed. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. (4) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (5) The contract for the provision of court security and custodial services requires that regular checks be made on persons in custody during movement. AIMS transport vehicles have either a direct view through the cab window, or closed-circuit television cameras on the person in the custody compartments that can be monitored in the cab by escort officers. One class of vehicle has been upgraded to this standard. A single person in custody compartment in a single vehicle remains to be upgraded. (6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
(2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. (4) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (5) The contract for the provision of court security and custodial services requires that regular checks be made on persons in custody during movement. AIMS transport vehicles have either a direct view through the cab window, or closed-circuit television cameras on the person in the custody compartments that can be monitored in the cab by escort officers. One class of vehicle has been upgraded to this standard. A single person in custody compartment in a single vehicle remains to be upgraded. (6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
(3) Yes. (4) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (5) The contract for the provision of court security and custodial services requires that regular checks be made on persons in custody during movement. AIMS transport vehicles have either a direct view through the cab window, or closed-circuit television cameras on the person in the custody compartments that can be monitored in the cab by escort officers. One class of vehicle has been upgraded to this standard. A single person in custody compartment in a single vehicle remains to be upgraded. (6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
(4) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (5) The contract for the provision of court security and custodial services requires that regular checks be made on persons in custody during movement. AIMS transport vehicles have either a direct view through the cab window, or closed-circuit television cameras on the person in the custody compartments that can be monitored in the cab by escort officers. One class of vehicle has been upgraded to this standard. A single person in custody compartment in a single vehicle remains to be upgraded. (6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
(5) The contract for the provision of court security and custodial services requires that regular checks be made on persons in custody during movement. AIMS transport vehicles have either a direct view through the cab window, or closed-circuit television cameras on the person in the custody compartments that can be monitored in the cab by escort officers. One class of vehicle has been upgraded to this standard. A single person in custody compartment in a single vehicle remains to be upgraded. (6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
(6) The circumstances surrounding the death are subject to police and Department of Justice investigations. Until these investigations are complete, the minister is unable to answer this question. (7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
(7) Yes. (8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
(8) Yes. The Government has requested that the Department of Justice and police review appropriate options available to the Government.
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