916. Hon ALISON XAMON to the minister representing the Minister for Corrective Services:
I refer to Australia’s obligations under the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment—OPCAT.
(1) Will powers to visit and inspect all police lock-ups be granted to the Inspector of Custodial Services?
(2) If yes to (1), when and by what mechanism?
(3) If no to (1), why not?
Hon STEPHEN DAWSON replied:
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question.
(1) The state government continues to work with the Australian government on the implementation of Australia’s obligations under the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Accordingly, whether any legislative reform is required in Western Australia is yet to be determined.
(2)–(3) Not applicable.