Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister of Justice. The Minister of Justice has indicated that the River Ridge facility for young offenders located in Fort Smith has been designated as a triple designation facility. Mr. Speaker, the Young Offenders Act states no young person shall be committed to secure custody unless certain specified criteria are met. For example, the offence is one for which an adult could receive a jail sentence for greater than five years. Given that the act makes a clear distinction between the two types of offenders, can the Minister advise me as to what steps have been taken to date to review or modify current security procedures so as to allow the institution to handle both types of offenders? Thank you.
Jeannie Marie-Jewell on Question 656-12(3): Modification Of Security At River Ridge
In the Legislative Assembly on March 31st, 1993. See this statement in context.
Question 656-12(3): Modification Of Security At River Ridge
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 30th, 1993
Page 1304
Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
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