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Ombudsman statement on spit hood use by NT Police

Ombudsman issues statement on spit hood use by NT Police

Surveillance Devices Compliance Report (July 2024)

Report to the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice on Compliance by Northern Territory Police Force with Surveillance Devices Act - Report Issued July 2024.

2023-24 Ombudsman Annual Report

Annual Report for the Ombudsman for the Northern Territory for the financial year 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024.

Statement – OPCAT Australian NPM - Spit hood use

On 18 October 2024, members of the Australian National Preventive Mechanism made a joint statement expressing deep concerns about the Northern Territory’s proposal to reintroduce the use of spit hoods on children.

Separate Confinement - A Thematic Investigation into Practices in Darwin Correctional Centre

NT Ombudsman thematic investigation report into separate confinement practices in Darwin Correctional Centre.

Statement – OPCAT and separate confinement report tabled

Joint statement on OPCAT and Ombudsman investigation report into separate confinement practices.

2022-23 Ombudsman Annual Report

Annual Report for the Ombudsman for the Northern Territory for the financial year 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.

Compliance with Part 2 of the Police (Special Investigative and Other Powers) ACT - 2022/23 Report

Report to the Minister detailing Compliance by Northern Territory Police Force with Part 2 of the Police (Special Investigative and other Powers) Act. Report issued August 2023.

Extraordinary Restraint: Spit Hood & Emergency Restraint Chair Use on Children in Police Custody

This Ombudsman investigation report examines the use of emergency restraint chairs and spit hoods on children in Police custody.