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Queensland police launch review after revelations of ‘abominable’ treatment of children in watch houses



Commissioner Steve Gollschewski says facilities and training will be examined but not whether children should be held in them for long periodsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe Queensland police commissioner says he acknowledges “end-to-end systemic issues” in police watch houses after revelations about the “abominable” treatment of children, conditions likened to “torture” and allegations of misconduct.Steve Gollschewski on Tuesday announced a broad-ranging review into the state’s watch houses, which he said were “under significant pressure”.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/aug/06/queensland-police-announce-review-qld-watch-houses-ntwnfb

Author : Ben Smee Queensland state correspondent

Publish date : 2024-08-06 01:14:54

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