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Solitary confinement: govt claims prisoners held according to law

The Department of Correctional Services responded to the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services report on solitary confinement.

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Prisoners are being held for years in solitary confinement

Segregation, a form of isolation, is allowed, but only up to 30 days and under strict conditions. Yet the Judicial Inspectorate’s report says prisoners are kept for months and even years in solitary confinement.

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SA prisoners being held for years in prolonged solitary confinement

Solitary confinement: ‘Under democracy, hundreds and even thousands of inmates have been subjected to these practices,’.

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Justice Committee recommends 3 8% salary increase for Public Protector, Human Rights Commissioners

Justice Committee recommends 3 8% salary increase for Public Protector, Human Rights Commissioners
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