6Principal functions of Inspector

6 Principal functions of Inspector

6 Principal functions of Inspector

(1) The principal functions of the Inspector are as follows—

(a) to inspect each custodial centre (other than juvenile justice centres and juvenile correctional centres) at least once every 5 years,

(b) to inspect each juvenile justice centre and juvenile correctional centre at least once every 3 years,

(c) to examine and review any custodial service at any time,

(d) to report to Parliament on each such inspection, examination or review,

(e) to report to Parliament on any particular issue or general matter relating to the functions of the Inspector if, in the Inspector’s 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 the Minister,

(g) to include in any report such advice or recommendations as the Inspector thinks appropriate (including advice or recommendations relating to the efficiency, economy and proper administration of custodial centres and custodial services),

(h) to oversee the Official Visitor program,

(i) to advise, train and assist Official Visitors in the exercise of the functions conferred or imposed on them under this Act,

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

(2) The functions of the Inspector may be exercised on the Inspector’s own initiative, at the request of the Minister or in response to a reference by the Joint Committee or any public authority or public official.

(3) A reference to the Minister in subsection (1)(f) or (2) is taken to be a reference to the CDC Minister if the reference relates to a juvenile justice centre.

s 6: Am 2025 No 7, Sch 1[6]–[8].