"Administrative segregation" refers to the practice of isolating or separating individuals from the general population in a controlled and secure setting within a facility, typically prisons or detention centers. This is done for various reasons, such as ensuring safety, maintaining order, or investigating an incident.
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«administrative»
«segregation»
Sentences with «administrative segregation»
- While women only comprise about 20 % of the Canadian prison population, they are more likely than men to self - harm, and therefore more likely to end up in administrative segregation. (criminallawoshawa.com)
- This case was an important step in challenging the unconstitutional uses of administrative segregation in Canada, and JFK Law is proud to have been a part of this effort alongside our colleagues at BCCLA. (jfklaw.ca)
- The Correctional Service Canada («CSC») procedure known as administrative segregation (similar to solitary confinement) authorizes the placement of inmates in small cells for up to 23 hours a day without meaningful human contact. (criminallawoshawa.com)
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