Canada's prison watchdog calls out federal corrections for 'extreme' confinement as COVID-19 cases surge - News Summed Up

Canada's prison watchdog calls out federal corrections for 'extreme' confinement as COVID-19 cases surge


Correctional Investigator of Canada Ivan Zinger's report, released Friday afternoon, found that conditions of confinement are "extremely difficult" at institutions experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks. (Correctional Investigator of Canada)Zinger made a personal visit to the Port-Cartier Institution, about 600 kilometres northeast of Quebec City, in mid-April. Balancing rights vs. risksFor Canada's correctional investigator, it's clear that there is a fine line at risk of being crossed. In his report, Zinger goes further. (Correctional Investigator of Canada)"Fundamental human rights and dignity adopted through a public health emergency must be respected," he said.


Source: CBC News April 25, 2020 21:43 UTC



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