3 | Inspection methodology The Commission inspected YHIDC from 17 to 19 May 2023. The inspection was conducted by the Human Rights Commissioner, Lorraine Finlay, and four Commission staff. The team was also assisted by Dr Emma Crampin and Mr Kieran Artelaris. The Commission engaged Mr Kieran Artelaris as an independent custodial environment consultant to participate in the inspection visit and provide advice on security management, staff training and issues relating to the safety of people detained. Mr Kieran Artelaris is a research and inspection officer with WA OICS. He has extensive experience working in the justice and corrections environment as a researcher, prison inspector, and in project work. Mr Artelaris has worked for WA OICS for over 15 years and in that time has participated in more than 50 inspections of custodial facilities, including 14 as the lead planner. The Commission also engaged Dr Emma Crampin as an independent health consultant to participate in the inspection visit and provide advice on issues relating to the physical and mental health of people being detained. Dr Crampin is the Deputy Chief Psychiatrist for the Western Australian Office of the Chief Psychiatrist. Dr Crampin has an extensive knowledge of health standards, previous review experience, as well as a well-developed understanding of regional and rural settings within Western Australia. Prior to the inspection, the Commission held consultations with a range of civil society organisations who engage directly with people currently and formerly detained at YHIDC, and written information was received from three such organisations. During the inspection, the Commission team met with representatives from the Department, ABF, and contracted detention services providers, Serco and IHMS; conducted an inspection of the physical conditions of detention; and held interviews with people detained at YHIDC. The Commission considered the evidence gathered during the inspection against human rights standards derived from international law that are relevant to immigration detention, as outlined in the section below. The Commission’s methodology reflects international guidelines for the conduct of detention inspections, including a core focus on prevention of harm.30 This preventative approach necessitates consideration of root causes and risk factors for possible breaches of international human rights standards. Yongah Hill Immigration Detention Centre Inspection Report • 2024 • 17