6Functions

6 Functions

(1)  The Inspector has the following functions:

(a) to carry out a mandatory inspection of each custodial centre at least once every 3 years;

(b) to carry out an occasional inspection and review of any custodial centre at any time, of his or her own accord or as requested by the responsible Minister;

(c) to prepare and publish guidelines and standards in relation to the conduct of inspections;

(d) to report to the responsible Minister or Parliament on the various inspections carried out by the Inspector;

(e) to report to the responsible Minister or Parliament on any particular issue or general matter relating to the functions of the Inspector if, in his or her opinion, it is in the interest of any person or in the public interest to do so;

(f) to report to Parliament on any particular issue or general matter relating to the functions of the Inspector if requested to do so by either House of Parliament or a Committee of either House of Parliament;

(g) to provide an annual report to Parliament;

(h) to include in any report such advice or recommendations as the Inspector thinks appropriate including, but not limited to –

(i) advice or recommendations relating to the safety, custody, care, wellbeing and rehabilitation of prisoners and detainees; and

(ii) information relating to education and programs to assist in the rehabilitation of prisoners and detainees;

(i) such other functions as may be conferred or imposed on the Inspector under this or any other Act.

(2)  The Inspector may from time to time amend the guidelines and standards prepared and published under subsection (1) .