Ms. Quirk asks about extending the Inspector of Custodial Services' jurisdiction to police lock-ups. The answer indicates the matter is under consideration due to a Coronial Inquiry and international obligations, but a specific plan is subject to cabinet processes.

AnsweredQoN 2583Legislative Assembly
Asked
20 April 2010
Portfolio
Corrective Services

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Are there plans to extend the Inspector of Custodial Services jurisdiction to police lock-ups; and
(a) if not, why not; and
(b) if so, what is the timeframe for introducing the same?

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Answered
18 May 2010
Responded by
Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
28 days
A number of elements of the jurisdiction of the Inspector of Custodial Services are currently under consideration in light of the findings of the Coronial Inquiry into the Death of Mr Ward, and also as a result of Australia becoming a signatory to the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment.
The question of the extent of the Inspector's jurisdiction will be addressed as part of this process. The specific model or plan to be adopted is subject to cabinet processes.
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