BCCLA critical of federal government's appeal of solitary confinement ruling
Mornings with Simi
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An appeal filed by the federal government is being heard this morning, after a BC Supreme Court shot down its law, which would allow prisoners to be in solitary confinement indefinitely.
Among those challenging Ottawa is the BC Civil Liberties Association - their Executive Director Josh Paterson argues solitary confinement is inhumane and causes psychological problems, and he joins me now...
Guest: Josh Paterson
Executive Director of the BC Civil Liberties Association
An appeal filed by the federal government is being heard this morning, after a BC Supreme Court shot down its law, which would allow prisoners to be in solitary confinement indefinitely.
Among those challenging Ottawa is the BC Civil Liberties Association - their Executive Director Josh Paterson argues solitary confinement is inhumane and causes psychological problems, and he joins me now...
Guest: Josh Paterson
Executive Director of the BC Civil Liberties Association