Ontario Ombudsman to 'raise questions' with province about segregation in jails

The office of Ontario’s ombudsman says it will 'raise questions' with the Ministry of the Solicitor General after a CBC investigation showed the use of segregation has grown in recent years and is happening at a higher rate in Hamilton than any other provincial jail.

Ontario Ombudsman to 'raise questions' with province about segregation in jails
a picture of Hamilton Wentworth Detention Centre - Barton Jail

The office of Ontario’s ombudsman says it will 'raise questions' with the Ministry of the Solicitor General after a CBC investigation showed the use of segregation has grown in recent years and is happening at a higher rate in Hamilton than any other provincial jail.