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Rights groups angered by closing of girls' jails

Legal and civil rights advocates have joined forces against a B.C. government decision to close two jail units for girls in Victoria and Prince George. The B.C.

Legal and civil rights advocates have joined forces against a B.C. government decision to close two jail units for girls in Victoria and Prince George.

The B.C. Civil Liberties Association, West Coast Legal Education and Action Fund and Justice for Girls want a review of the plan to house all female young offenders at the Burnaby youth custody centre.

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