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Australia: Inmate compo win prompts law rethink

Started by LostInTime, February 12, 2007, 07:14:04 AM

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February 12, 2007, 07:14:04 AM
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Corrective Services Minister Judy Spence fears the decision to compensate the inmate could set a dangerous precedent and is considering new legislation to protect against trivial claims.

She said in another case a transsexual prisoner was currently taking the department through the anti-discrimination tribunal for refusing to provide them with a preferred brand of hair product.

"We are not running hotels – we are running prisons and we should not be expected to provide room service," Ms Spence said.

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