Children held in ‘inadequate’ watch houses for weeks

The Queensland inspector of detention services found that holding children in watch houses for extended periods poses significant risks, including unaddressed medical and mental health concerns, with potentially catastrophic consequences. Following inspections at Cairns and Murgon facilities, it was determined that both were inadequate for housing children, citing overcrowding and lack of natural light in cells and common areas at Cairns. The report highlights the urgent need for improved conditions and proper care for children in detention to prevent harmful outcomes.

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