📜 Acts Amendment (Safety and Human Rights of Persons in Custody) Bill 2009
Bill discharged from Notice Paper under Standing Order 144ALABill 729 September 2009Private Member
This Bill amends several Acts to enhance the safety and human rights of individuals in custody by increasing the Inspector of Custodial Services' powers, including issuing 'show cause' notices and ensuring humane treatment.
Impact
The bill affects prisoners, detainees, and those held in custody in Western Australia. It aims to ensure humane treatment and provides a mechanism for the Inspector of Custodial Services to address concerns about safety and human rights, potentially improving conditions and accountability.
Key Changes
["Allows the Inspector of Custodial Services to issue 'show cause' notices to the CEO regarding safety and human rights concerns.", "Requires notification to the Inspector of Custodial Services when a person is first imprisoned or taken into custody.", "Mandates humane treatment of prisoners and detainees, prohibiting cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA9 Sept 2009
- LA Second Reading MovedLA16 Sept 2009
Affected Sectors
justicepublic_sector
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