📜 Inspector of Custodial Services Bill 2003
Assented toLABill 22824 September 2003
The Inspector of Custodial Services Bill 2003 extends the jurisdiction of the Inspector of Custodial Services to include juvenile detention centres. It consolidates the Inspector's jurisdiction from the Prisons Act 1981 and the Court Security and Custodial Services Act 1999 into a single statute.
Impact
The bill affects individuals in custody, particularly juveniles, and the Department of Justice. It aims to ensure proper oversight and review of custodial services, promoting accountability and potentially improving conditions within these facilities.
Key Changes
["Extends Inspector's jurisdiction to juvenile detention centres", "Consolidates existing legislation regarding the Inspector's role", "Maintains independence of the Inspector through appointment and removal processes"]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA24 Sept 2003
- LA Second Reading MovedLA24 Sept 2003
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA28 Oct 2003
- LA Consideration in DetailLA28 Oct 2003
- LA Third ReadingLA28 Oct 2003
- LC Second Reading MovedLC11 Nov 2003
- LC Third ReadingLC5 Dec 2003
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC5 Dec 2003
Affected Sectors
justicepublic_sector
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