The Inspector has statutory power under section 46 of the Act to make media statements about a prison, a juvenile detention centre or a custodial service at any time.
Report of an Announced Inspection of Wooroloo Prison10/11/09
While many positive aspects of prison operations were still found to be happening at Wooroloo Prison Farm, the April 2009 Inspection found that numerous factors had contributed to a slide in the prison's previously high performance.
Albany Regional Prison: A Well Performing Prison With Further Potential12/06/09
The third announced inspection of Albany Regional Prison was carried out from the 2nd to the 7th of November 2008. The previous inspection in 2006 found that the prison was 'performing to a good level, and is certainly one of the best in the state', and it is
encouraging to note that the findings of the current inspection are generally positive, notwithstanding there are issues to be addressed.
Bunbury Regional Prison: A Well Performing Facility14/04/09
The Inspection of Bunbury Regional Prison in August 2008 took place in the shadow of the events of 2005 when a traumatic hostage situation had been followed by the tragic death of a staff member.
Well-Designed District Court Custody Centre30/09/08
Overall, the design of both the security and amenity of the District Court Custody Centre far exceeds anything that has previously been achieved in Western Australia.
Roebourne Regional Prison Remains Stable17/06/08
The findings of this short follow-up inspection were reassuring. Despite the labour market challenges of maintaining a workforce in non-mining activities in the Pilbara, sufficient staff are available most of the time.
A Ground Breaking Project Comes to Fruition03/06/08
The Inspector of Custodial Services Richard Harding commented that “this is the most comprehensive analysis of assessment and
classification that has so far occurred within Australia”.
Incipient Crisis in the Juvenile Estate03/06/08
Rangeview is now unable to sustain its previous role as accommodation for the entire remand population, and currently houses all female
detainees, both sentenced and remand.
Reconciliation Action Plan13/05/08
As part of the Office's commitment to valuing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their culture and heritage, a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Working Group has been established comprising representatives from all branches. This Group has developed the RAP, will monitor its implementation and ensure it remains relevant and is achieving its objectives.
Should Smoking be Banned in Prison?12/05/08
"The first of these papers confronts the question of whether smoking should be banned in prison. This is a pertinent issue because the introduction of smoking bans in a number of prison jurisdictions around the world has generated discussion about whether this should happen here in Western Australia.
Prisoner Transport01/02/08
The death of a prisoner being transported in extreme heat from Laverton to Kalgoorlie on Sunday has highlighted the failures of the prisoner transport system in Western Australia.
OICS submission on Human Rights Bill 200717/09/07
Submission by the Inspector of Custodial Services on issues relating to prisoners, juvenile detainees and other persons who are subject to some supervision or sanction as part of the criminal justice process.
Greenough Prison's Key Role in Regional Correctional Policy02/08/07
Releasing his Report of an inspection of Greenough Regional Prison today, the Inspector of Custodial Services, Professor Richard Harding, emphasised the key role that the prison was capable of playing in regional correctional policy.
