Prisoners (Interstate Transfer) Amendment Bill 2007
Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review Committee· 27 May 2008general_report
The WA parliamentary committee reviewed the Prisoners (Interstate Transfer) Amendment Bill 2007, finding it consistent with a national agreement to broaden factors considered in prisoner transfers. The bill expands ministerial discretion beyond prisoner welfare to include justice administration, prison security, and community protection. It aims to clarify and enhance existing legislation.
Impact
The bill affects prisoners seeking interstate transfers, the Department of Corrective Services, and the broader community by influencing decisions on prisoner placement and potential risks.
justicepublic_sectorprisonersinterstate transferwelfareministerial discretionjustice administrationprison securitycommunity protectioncorrective serviceslegislationstanding committee of attorneys general
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