Yesterday, the Custodial Inspector released the Inhumane Treatment in Dry Cells Review. It is the first report of its kind in the nation and it is devastating reading.
The Custodial Inspector 2019 20 Annual Report contained a number of details about the department's progress towards the inspection recommendations.
As we know, the Custodial Inspector, although an independent statutory entity, is also the Ombudsman.
The Custodial Inspector's report tabled in parliament on Thursday was a scathing review of Tasmania's prison system and the impact upon prisoners of lockdowns.
Cassy O'Connor speaks on the Adjournment on the Custodial Inspector's comments on the redaction of their report in Ashley Youth Detention Centre.
Let us put on the record that we have had this conversation a number of times about the northern prison.
Cassy discusses the Minister's responsibility for a redacted Youth Custodial Services report in the adjournment.
It is sad to hear the tone of this debate, which totally misses the point that what is good for Tasmania is putting money into restorative justice.
Cassy O'Connor questions the Minister for Human Services over redactions in a youth custodial justice report.
The Minister responsible for the Ashley Youth Detention Centre refused to honestly answer a simple, direct question from the Greens.
