Manitoba judge approves $129-M settlement in solitary confinement lawsuit
A Manitoba judge has approved a $129-million settlement in a lawsuit regarding the improper use of solitary confinement in provincial jails.Summary
A Manitoba judge has approved a $129-million settlement agreement in a lawsuit that argued the provincial government improperly used solitary confinement in its youth and adult jails, causing emotional, physical and psychological harm. The settlement, reached without the province admitting liability, covers three groups of people who spent time in segregation. Eligible individuals can receive payouts starting at $3,000 for adults and $9,000 for youths, with a maximum of $100,000. The agreement also includes provisions for lawyers to meet with corrections officials to discuss policy reforms. The case highlights the lasting impacts of prolonged solitary confinement, which the United Nations has deemed a form of psychological torture.
(Source：Winnipeg Free Press)