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WA prisoners living in 'cruel' conditions, report warns

Published Wednesday, June 10, 2026 · Updated June 10

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A report warns that prisoners in Western Australia are living in 'cruel, inhuman and degrading' conditions, exacerbated by an unprecedented 37% growth in prisoner numbers over three years. The report calls for urgent reform to address overcrowding and understaffing.

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  • WA’s adult prisons experienced an unprecedented 37% growth in prisoner numbers over three years.

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  • The GuardianLeft-leaning

    The article highlights the systemic failure and inhumane conditions within Western Australian prisons, advocating for urgent reform to address the human rights implications of overcrowding and understaffing.

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