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"The lawyer for the accused Bondi Beach gunman, Naveed Akram, commented in
court that his client was subject to “very onerous conditions” at Goulburn’s
supermax prison. Goulburn Correctional Complex, in New South Wales, houses the
country’s highest security prison.
At the High Risk Management Correctional Centre, prisoners endure “very strict
daily regimes and intense scrutiny by staff”, according to a review by the NSW
Ombudsman. The ombudsman concluded there is “no doubt” the unit fails to
provide “a therapeutic environment for these inmates”.
Goulburn’s supermax facility is set aside for the most serious offenders. It’s
overwhelmingly populated with those who are convicted or accused of terrorism
offences. They are categorised as requiring the “top level of security
classifications”.
Given the gravity of the crimes of which Akram is accused, it makes sense he
would be kept in such a facility. His case is among the worst of the worst.
But it’s the type of exception that normalises harsh prison conditions across
the country. The solitary confinement, intensive surveillance and long periods
of lockdown that Akram will experience even while he awaits court proceedings
are becoming increasingly common, not just for accused mass murderers but for
many non-violent prisoners too."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
