Australian Capital Territory
Corrections Management (Reception and Management of Non-English Speaking Detainees) Policy 2014 (No 1)
Notifiable instrument NI2014-541
made under the  
Corrections Management Act 2007, section 14(1) (Corrections policies and operating procedures) 

1	Name of instrument
This instrument is the Corrections Management (Reception and Management of Non English Speaking Detainees) Policy 2014 (No 1).
2	Commencement
This instrument commences on the day after it is notified.
3	Policy
I make the

Reception and management of non english speaking detainees policy

to facilitate the effective and efficient management of correctional services.
4	Revocation
This instrument revokes notifiable instruments NI2007-470 and NI2009-158.

Bernadette Mitcherson
Executive Director 
ACT Corrective Services
21 October 2014

ACT Corrective Services
All Facilities and Operations

Reception and Management of 
Non-English Speaking Detainees Policy

Purpose
Authority
Policy
Principles
Translators and interpreters
Foreign nationals
Related Policies and Procedures

Purpose
To outline the policy for reception and management of non-English speaking detainees.

Authority
Legislation
Corrections Management Act 2007, sections 14 and 66.

Policy
Principles
Detainees for whom English is not their primary language may require an interpreter.   Wherever possible, detainees will be provided with information relevant to their imprisonment, in a language they understand.

Translators and interpreters
Translating and interpreting services are available through an accredited provider.

Accredited interpreting and translating services, whether in the form of approved written materials, or verbal communications with the assistance of an interpreter, will be used for all formal communication with detainees.  

Assistance may be provided by telephone. The interpreting service can be contacted on 131450 and quote agency number C081402.

Foreign nationals
Admission Officers will record whether a detainee identifies as a national of another country. 

As part of the induction process detainees will be advised that they may make contact with the diplomatic or consular representative of their relevant embassy. Contact may be in writing or by telephone.

Related Policies and Procedures
N/A