In a recent report, Eamon Ryan, the inspector of custodial services in Western Australia, highlighted the dire conditions faced by inmates in several prisons, including Hakea, Melaleuca, and Casuarina. These facilities are experiencing severe overcrowding, with a 37% increase in prisoner numbers over three years, leading to inmates sleeping on mattresses on the floor and in some cases next to toilets. The report describes conditions as "cruel, inhuman, and degrading," raising serious concerns about the safety and welfare of both prisoners and staff. Chronic staff shortages have exacerbated the situation, resulting in routine lockdowns and limited access to basic services, including cancelled family visits. The report noted that these conditions have contributed to a significant rise in self-harm incidents, with these three prisons accounting for 60% of such cases. Ryan has called for urgent government reforms to address these systemic failures, while the Minister for Corrective Services attributed the rising prison population to increased police arrests for family violence offenses. Previous reports have also flagged deteriorating conditions in these facilities, emphasizing the need for immediate action.