Tasmania's prison system is breaching international standards, Custodial Inspector warns

Tasmania's correctional service operated an "unsanctioned" punishment regime within one of its high security units, the state's prisons watchdog says. Mr Connock said his inspection team was alerted to the "Hostile Management Regime" by a teenager being held in the high security unit, known as Tamar, at the Risdon Prison Complex. 'Collective punishment' and excessive lockdowns Mr Connock's report also said inmates were regularly being subjected to excessive lockdowns and a "disturbingly low" amount of time outside their cells. Prison service accused of 'barbaric conduct' Greg Barns SC, who chairs the Tasmanian Prisoners Legal Service, said the Custodial Inspector's report highlighted ongoing human rights concerns within Tasmania's prison system.