Asks the Minister for Corrective Services to provide data on deaths in custody for 2026 YTD, broken down by facility type (adult/youth) and location of death (secure custody, hospital, other).

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 2322Legislative Assembly
Asked
6 May 2026
Portfolio: Corrective Services

Question

Will the Minister provide the total number of deaths in custody in Western Australia for 2026 YTD and broke down by:(a) Adult corrective services facilities;(b) Youth detention facilities; and(c) and for each facility, specify whether the death occurred in:(i) secure custody;(ii) hospital while under the custody of corrective services; and(iii) any other custodial setting? Will the Minister provide the total number of deaths in custody in Western Australia for 2026 YTD and broke down by: (a) Adult corrective services facilities; (b) Youth detention facilities; and (c) and for each facility, specify whether the death occurred in: (i) secure custody; (ii) hospital while under the custody of corrective services; and (iii) any other custodial setting?

Answer

This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.

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