More transparency needed after high-profile prison transfers: ex-watchdog
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More transparency needed after high-profile prison transfers: ex-watchdog
Description
May 19, 2024
Following Global News’ exclusive reporting that revealed that Correctional Services Canada instructed staff to keep quiet about the 2022 transfer of notable convicted murderer Luka Magnotta from a maximum-security prison to a medium-security institution, ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson interviews former correctional investigator of Canada Howard Sapers about balancing privacy rights and the public’s right to know. Sapers also addresses reports of increased prison violence and concerns over Canada’s parole system.
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More transparency needed after high-profile prison transfers: ex-watchdog08:10 | May 19, 2024
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Judges need to ensure stricter bail principles are being upheld: Justice Minister10:52 | June 2, 2024
More transparency needed after high-profile prison transfers: ex-watchdog
Description
May 19, 2024
Following Global News’ exclusive reporting that revealed that Correctional Services Canada instructed staff to keep quiet about the 2022 transfer of notable convicted murderer Luka Magnotta from a maximum-security prison to a medium-security institution, ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson interviews former correctional investigator of Canada Howard Sapers about balancing privacy rights and the public’s right to know. Sapers also addresses reports of increased prison violence and concerns over Canada’s parole system.
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