Inmate Hunger Strike Raises Concerns About Jail Conditions

Weba woman incarcerated in saskatchewan and an advocate for inmates are raising concerns about conditions at the pine grove correctional centre in prince albert, sask. , as a hunger strike.

Webinmates in at least two of the jail’s units continued a hunger strike into a third day on sunday, and now want the saskatchewan ombudsman and/or public health.

Weba group of around 100 inmates at the central east correctional centre are on a hunger strike, demanding changes at the jail including access to clean drinking.

Webabout 30 inmates in a unit at the saskatoon correctional centre are engaged in a hunger strike over what they describe as inhumane living conditions.