Manitoba inmates placed in solitary confinement can soon seek compensation
A $129-million settlement has been approved for Manitoba inmates who were placed in solitary confinement, allowing them to apply for compensation.Summary
A $129-million settlement agreement for Manitoba inmates who were placed in solitary confinement has been approved by the Manitoba Court of King’s Bench. The lawsuit alleged that the province's use of solitary confinement breached the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Eligible class members, including current and former inmates with mental-health illnesses, those under 18, and those held for 15 consecutive days or more, will receive payments starting at $3,000 for adults and $9,000 for youth, with a maximum of $100,000. The claims process will open in the coming weeks and remain open for a year. The settlement also includes conditions to reform segregation practices in Manitoba institutions. This follows similar settlements in British Columbia and Ontario.
(Source：Global News)