Jail work camps call

Independent member for Nelson Gerry Wood last night called for prison work camps to be trialled in the Territory.

He said he would move a motion in the Parliament today calling for the camps, which could be based on trials being held in Western Australia.

A trial camp could be established in the Katherine or Barkly regions, Mr Wood said.

He said the camps would let prisoners do community work and enhance their self-esteem.

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Pubdate: 16th February 2005
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