Question - Alexander Maconochie Centre

Question

Number
43
Subject
Alexander Maconochie Centre
(disciplinary action)
Asked by
Kikkert, Elizabeth
Directed to
Minister for Corrections
Question asked on
04 December 2020
Answer due on
03 January 2021
Question asked

(1)          How many instances were there of an inmate being sent to separate confinement as a means of punishment or discipline since 1 January 2016 at the Alexander Maconochie Centre.

(2)          Of these inmates, how many were released within (a) 24hrs, (b) 3 days and (c) 1 week.

(3)          Of these inmates, how many spent longer than a week in separate confinement.

(4)          What is the longest someone has remained in separate confinement.

(5)          How many instances were there of an inmate being sent to separate confinement as a means of punishment or disciplines since 1st January 2020.

(6)          What opportunities does an inmate have to socialise with other inmates while in separate confinement.

(7)          What activities remain available to an inmate in separate confinement.

(8)          Of the activities that remain available, are many of them are able to be done with other inmates or people.

(9)          What is the difference between segregation and separate confinement from Corrections ACT’s perspective.

 

Answer

Answer Published
20 January 2021
Answered by
Minister for Corrections
Answer

Please see attached PDF for answer to question on notice No 43.