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The Latest Breaking News from ACT Corrective Services

We asked every Australian state why ligature points in jails had not been removed. Here are their responses

Prison authorities tell Guardian Australia what they are doing to make their inmates safe

The Guardian - AU

ACT govt to 'consider' coroner's advice after recent deaths in custody

Aboriginal Health leader demands independent progress report.

The Canberra Times

Mum 'constantly drowning in heartache' since Luke's death

Damning report finds ACT govt knew prison cells were unsafe.

The Canberra Times

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$14,500 a door could have saved Luke's life, but there were 'budget constraints'

A coroner has severely criticised the ACT government over the death.

The Canberra Times

Brendan assaulted his pregnant ex-wife. His actions were deemed 'less risky' than others

'Significant, persistent' offenders were left to their own devices.

The Canberra Times

Calls for inquiry into ACT Indigenous man's death in NSW prison

An Aboriginal health organisation has called for an independent inquiry.

The Canberra Times

'Cowardly' killer joined prison gang, helped 'drive' riot, tribunal told

The murderer sued ACT Corrective Services, alleging racial discrimination.

The Canberra Times

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Alexander Maconochie Centre detainees under investigation over alleged fraudulent transactions

Police are investigating allegations detainees at Canberra's jail were able to defraud a man of thousands of dollars while incarcerated.

ABC News

Jail had 'little or no effect' on 'aggressive' taxi groper

Rahul repeatedly touched a passenger in inappropriate ways.

The Canberra Times

Prison's $600k body scanners sit idle as drugs and contraband hit three-year high

Expensive body scanners, seen as a key way of detecting drugs and other contraband coming into Canberra's jail, are still sitting unused.

The Canberra Times

'Menial' jobs inside Canberra's prison fuel rising levels of prisoner discontent: report

Boredom fuels trouble inside Canberra's prison.

The Canberra Times

'Female acquaintance' shoves drugs down escapee's pants during prison visit

The infamous inmate, still awaiting sentencing over his brief escape, has now pleaded guilty to four more charges.

The Canberra Times

Former gang leader pleads guilty over jail's first hostage situation

The former Brothers 4 Life chapter leader is said to have threatened to cut the throat of a fellow Canberra prisoner.

The Canberra Times

Prison outbreak: dozens of inmates infected

Detainees at a prison have a 'restriction on movements' as a precaution from the spread of COVID-19.

The Canberra Times

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Report into 'Hollywood-style' prisoner escape prompts raft of recommendations for ACT Corrective Services

A review of a Canberra prisoner's dramatic escape from a corrections vehicle last year has led to a number of recommendations.

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