Australian Capital Territory
Corrections Management (Reception and Management of Non English Speaking Prisoners) Policy 2009
Notifiable instrument NI2009-158
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 Prisoners) Policy 2009.
2	Commencement
This instrument commences on the day after it is notified.
3	Policy
I make the

Reception and management of non english speaking prisoners policy

attached to this instrument, to facilitate the effective and efficient management of correctional services.

James Ryan
Executive Director 
ACT Corrective Services
       25 March 2009

Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC)

Reception and Management of 
Non-English Speaking Prisoners 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 prisoners.

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

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

Translators and interpreters
Translating and interpreting services are available though 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 prisoners.  

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 prisoner identifies as a national of another country. 

As part of the induction process prisoners 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
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