Victorian ombudsman finds teen held in solitary-like conditions in adult prison breached human rights

A Victorian ombudsman report found the Department of Justice and Community Safety breached a 16-year-old's human rights by holding him in conditions akin to solitary confinement in an adult prison for 22 hours a day, leading to suicidal thoughts. The report, tabled in parliament, highlights systemic failures in youth justice transfer procedures. This is a domestic justice issue with potential policy implications for youth detention in Australia.