ACT Corrective Services policies and publications

Summary

The Corrections Management Act 2007 sets out how the management of detainees should contribute to a safe, just and democratic society. In particular by:

• ensuring justice, security and good order at correctional centres
• ensuring that harm suffered by victims and their need for protection, are considered appropriately in making decisions about the management of offenders
• promoting the rehabilitation of offenders and their reintegration into society
• ensuring that detainees are treated in a decent, humane and just way.

The following laws also apply to the operations of ACT Corrective Services:

• Crimes (Sentencing) Act 2005
• Crimes (Sentence Administration) Act 2005
• Bail Act 1992
• Human Rights Act 2004
• Public Sector Management Act 1994
• Work Health and Safety Act 2011
• Information Privacy Act 2014
• Crimes (Child Sex Offenders) Act 2005.

Policies, procedures and publications

ACT Corrective Services uses policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance. They also assist with consistent and quality service delivery.

Policies and procedures related to the management of detainees made under the Corrections Management Act 2007 are notifiable instruments and are available on the ACT Legislation Register.

Some policies and procedures are excluded from public access. This occurs when disclosure is likely to endanger public safety or undermine justice, security or good order at a correctional centre.

For more information on the various policy documents, please see our Policy Framework.

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