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Queensland police launch review after revelations of ‘abominable’ treatment of children in watch houses

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Commissioner Steve Gollschewski says facilities and training will be examined but not whether children should be held in them for long periods

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The Queensland police commissioner says he acknowledges “end-to-end systemic issues” in police watch houses after revelations about the “abominable” treatment of children, conditions likened to “torture” and allegations of misconduct.

Steve Gollschewski on Tuesday announced a broad-ranging review into the state’s watch houses, which he said were “under significant pressure”.

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