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B.C.’s solitary confinement settlement

Held alone in a B.C. jail for 15+ days in a row? There’s a claim form for that. See what it cost taxpayers, with the original source.

🇨🇦 Canada · 2026 · ⚖️ Lawsuits

Held alone in a B.C. jail for 15+ days in a row? There’s a claim form for that.

💸 Guess, then reveal the price

C$91,000 max per person

The cheapest cell in B.C. just became the most expensive.

What actually happened

B.C. agreed to settle for up to $60 million. Eligible people held in segregation for 15+ consecutive days, or with a mental illness, can receive up to $91,000. Claims are open until January 11, 2027.

Source: Settlement notice (Newswire) ↗ · Amount in original currency, not adjusted for inflation. An unusual cost is not automatically waste; see how we check the facts.

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