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Prison Conditions Spark Ombudsman Investigation in Victoria
A Victorian ombudsman found that a 16-year-old boy was held in cramped conditions for weeks, breaching his human rights. The case highlights issues within the justice system.
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Boy, 16, held in ‘cramped’ prison cell alone for 22 hours a day for weeks, Victorian ombudsman finds
Ombudsman finds government breached teen’s human rights, saying the conditions ‘bordered on solitary confinement’Get our breaking news email, free app or <a href="h
2026-09-24 15:00 UTC