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

Queensland police commissioner Steve Gollschewski says a review of the state’s watch houses will look into the facilities, their staffing and the treatment of those in custody. Photograph: Dan Peled/AAP

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”.