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flag A judge calls Ontario’s provincial jails inhumane, citing overcrowding and poor care, leading to harsher sentences to avoid them.

flag A Brantford judge, Justice Gethin Edward, has publicly criticized Ontario’s provincial jails as overcrowded, understaffed, and inhumane, stating they now offer worse conditions than federal prisons. flag Speaking during a sentencing, he increased a man’s sentence to secure a federal prison term, citing inadequate rehabilitation, poor medical care, prolonged lockdowns, and dangerous overcrowding. flag He highlighted that inmates receive up to two days off for every day served due to harsh conditions, undermining justice. flag A 2023 incident at Maplehurst Correctional Institute, involving mass strip searches and alleged abuse, prompted an Ombudsman investigation over human rights concerns. flag Advocacy groups and judges report systemic failures including unsanitary environments, drug use, and denied medical care, contributing to recidivism. flag While the provincial government claims record investments are being made, critics say meaningful reform remains lacking.

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