Jamaica is introducing new laws to address increased inmate telecommunication use and outdated correctional facilities.
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Updated May 26
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Jamaica is introducing new laws to address increased inmate telecommunication use and outdated correctional facilities.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The current situation involves Tower Street prison in Kingston and plans for a new prison facility in St Catherine.Sub-event
New laws are being enacted in Jamaica to manage modern inmate telecommunication and facility issues.1 source
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Jamaica
island state in the Caribbean Sea
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