Man Dies in Sydney Prison Unit Warned by Watchdog

A 19-year-old man died by suicide in a Sydney prison unit at Long Bay, five months after an independent inspector warned that the unit could not provide a safe environment due to ligature points.

13 May, 15:00 — 13 May, 15:00

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The GuardianMostly Factual112d ago

Man dies in Sydney prison unit that watchdog wanted shut down because it ‘cannot provide a safe environment’

Exclusive: Young inmate took own life in Long Bay prison five months after independent inspector warned of ‘ligature points in cells across all areas’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A 19-year-old man has died in a Sydney prison unit that an independent watchdog previously recommended be closed because it “simply cannot provide a safe environment”. The man was on remand, awaiting a hearing or sentencing, when he hung himself on Sunday in Long Bay correctional cen...

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Man Dies in Sydney Prison Unit Warned by Watchdog

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