Prisons (Solitary Confinement) (Amendment) Bill 2016

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

Places strict limits on solitary confinement in Irish prisons. It defines solitary confinement as near-total isolation for 22 to 24 hours a day, then says it cannot last more than 15 days in a row or 30 days in a year, cannot be used as punishment, and cannot be used for prisoners with mental illness, disabilities, or for people on remand. It also requires daily medical and mental health checks, regular review by the Governor, and continued access to work, education, visits, inspections, and complaints procedures.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to amend section 35 of the Prisons Act 2007 to provide for specific provisions in regard to the use of solitary confinement in Irish prisons

Last updated 13 February 2020