Inquest into the Death of Cleveland Dodd (2024)
What was at stake
Death of 16-year-old in Unit 18 Casuarina adult prison
What happened
Cleveland Dodd, a 16-year-old Aboriginal boy, died while in custody at Unit 18, an adult prison in Casuarina, Western Australia. He was housed in an adult facility despite being a child and reportedly experienced extended periods of isolation. The Coroner's Court is currently investigating his death, focusing on potential systemic failures in the duty of care provided.
What the court decided
16-year-old Aboriginal boy died in custody at Unit 18, an adult prison facility where children were housed. Extended periods of isolation. Coroner investigating systemic failures in duty of care.
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