Australian immigration detainees' travel now requires handcuffs after escape incidents

All Australian immigration detainees will be handcuffed during travel following a series of escapes, according to the Management and Training Corporation. Internal documents mandate restraints for all risk levels, citing over a dozen incidents since MTC began operations in March 2023. This change may intensify scrutiny on already understaffed detention facilities.

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Summary by Glance · Original reporting by The Guardian Australia