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Men accused of raping cellmates mistakenly allowed to stay in shared cells by Queensland prison staff
By Ben Smee Queensland state correspondent

Strict protocols violated by corrections staff who wrongly believed sexual assault cases were ‘closed’, ombudsman finds

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/27/men-accused-raping-cellmates-shared-cells-brisbane-prison-ntwnfb

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Men accused of raping cellmates mistakenly allowed to stay in shared cells by Queensland prison staff

Strict protocols violated by corrections staff who wrongly believed sexual assault cases were ‘closed’, ombudsman finds

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World news | The GuardianApr 27
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Men accused of raping cellmates mistakenly allowed to stay in shared cells by Queensland prison staff

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