Dossier
Long Bay prison
Coverage of Long Bay prison in the Nexus archive.
- Man dies in Sydney prison unit that watchdog wanted shut down because it ‘cannot provide a safe environment’
A 19-year-old man on remand died in Long Bay prison's Metropolitan Special Programs Centre after hanging himself. The unit was previously recommended for closure due to safety concerns. The independent inspector had warned of 'ligature points in cells across all areas' five months prior.