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Solitary confinement unconstitutional, rules B.C. Supreme Court

Wednesday, January 24, 2018 @ 12:58 PM | By Jeff Buckstein

The Supreme Court of British Columbia has delivered a decisive constitutional ruling against unrestricted use of solitary confinement for federal prisoners.

Justice Peter Leask ruled in British Columbia Civil Liberties Association...

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