Manitoba inmates placed in solitary confinement can soon seek compensation
Inmates in Manitoba who were placed in solitary confinement can now seek compensation following a court-approved settlement. The $129-million agreement addresses allegations of negligence and violations of rights related to solitary confinement practices. Eligible individuals may receive compensation ranging from $3,000 to $100,000 based on their circumstances.
- ▪A $129-million settlement for inmates placed in solitary confinement was approved by Manitoba Court of King’s Bench Justice Theodor Bock.
- ▪The lawsuit claimed that the province's solitary confinement practices breached the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
- ▪Compensation amounts will start at $3,000 for adults and $9,000 for youth, with a maximum of $100,000 depending on individual circumstances.
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Some inmates who were placed in solitary confinement in Manitoba-run jails will soon be able to apply for compensation after a settlement in a class-action lawsuit was approved this week. Manitoba Court of King’s Bench Justice Theodor Bock authorized a $129-million settlement agreement on Thursday following months of negotiations between the provincial government and class-action counsel.The lawsuit alleged the province’s use of solitary confinement, which has been described as segregating someone to a room or area without meaningful contact for at least 22 hours in a day, was negligent and breached sections of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.Proactio, the company administering the claims, says Manitoba denied liability but opted to resolve the lawsuit without a trial.The…
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