Ivan Zinger
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Isolating prisoners to stop coronavirus spread violates human rights: ombudsmanIvan Zinger called it ``deeply concerning'' that prison authorities had flagged about 400 inmates as under some form of medical isolation, meaning being locked in a cell for all but 20 minutes a day.CanadaApr 24, 2020
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Coronavirus: Activists call for inmate releases after alleged use-of-force by officers"We are aware and we are investigating," prison ombudsman Ivan Zinger said in an email.CanadaApr 23, 2020
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Prison watchdog annual report raises concerns of ‘culture of impunity’ in Edmonton jailCorrectional investigator Ivan Zinger tabled his annual report in Parliament today, including investigations of what he calls entrenched and problematic staff cultures at maximum-security institutions holding men.WorldFeb 18, 2020
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Indigenous-led approach key to fixing ‘Indigenization’ of prison system: SCO grand chiefThe grand chief of Manitoba’s Southern Chiefs’ Organization says Indigenous people need to be at the forefront of reform efforts if any meaningful change is going to happen.Jan 23, 2020
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Canada’s prison watchdog disturbed by ‘Indigenization’ of correctional systemThe proportion of Indigenous people in federal custody has hit a record high of more than 30 per cent while Indigenous women account for 42 per cent of the female prison population, correctional investigator Ivan Zinger said.CanadaJan 21, 2020
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No further action to be taken against N.B. jail guards in death of inmate: CrownA provincial court judge dismissed the charges against the two guards in April, and the province's Public Prosecution Services will not be taking any further action in the case.CrimeJul 3, 2019
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‘There are reports and then there’s reality’: Union responds to Correctional Investigator’s ‘concerned’ annual reportThe federal prison watchdog is raising new concerns about the treatment and conditions faced by inmates.CanadaOct 31, 2017
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