Rape doesn’t occur in Queensland jails, the state’s Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie says.

The 31-year-old former lawyer made the comment when responding to concerns that 17-year-olds are at risk of being raped or harmed in adult jails.

Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie. Credit:Harrison Saragossi

Queensland is the only state to jail 17-year-olds in adult prisons.

Mr Bleijie said there was adequate staffing and processes to prevent inmate rapes.