2AObjects of Act

2A Objects of Act

2A Objects of Act

(1) The objects of this Act are as follows—

(a) to improve the prospects for the rehabilitation of offenders by improving—

(i) standards in custodial centres, and

(ii) the provision of custodial services,

(b) to promote the improved treatment of, and improved outcomes for, persons in custody on remand.

(2) This Act seeks to achieve the objects by establishing the independent office of Inspector of Custodial Services to inspect, monitor and report to Parliament on—

(a) custodial centres, and

(b) the provision of custodial services.

(3) A person exercising a function under this Act must have regard to—

(a) the objects of the Act, and

(b) the particular needs of the following—

(i) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,

(ii) people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds,

(iii) children and young people,

(iv) women and gender diverse persons,

(v) people with physical and cognitive disabilities,

(vi) people with life threatening conditions and illnesses.

s 2A: Ins 2025 No 7, Sch 1[1].