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News and Events => Political and Legal News => Topic started by: LostInTime on February 12, 2007, 07:14:04 AM

Title: Australia: Inmate compo win prompts law rethink
Post by: LostInTime on February 12, 2007, 07:14:04 AM
Link (http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,21214013-5001028,00.html)

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.