Prison watchdog urges closure of ‘unsafe’ parts of Long Bay prison

Inspector releases scathing report on hospital facilities and support services for elderly inmatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales prison watchdog has urged the Minns government to permanently close sections of a Sydney prison that house inmates with high needs after finding the facilities are “incapable of providing safe and humane conditions”.The inspector of custodial services released a scathing report on Monday that examined the treatment of inmates in three sections of the government-owned Long Bay Correctional Centre during 2023 and 2024. Continue reading...