北部地区政府执行紧急措施,解决监狱过度拥挤问题,转移囚犯缓解设施紧张。 NT government implements emergency measures for prison overcrowding, transferring inmates to alleviate facility strain.
北部地区政府正在采取紧急措施,解决监狱过度拥挤问题,监狱人满为患的情况创历史新高,囚犯人数达到2 370人,惩教专员Matthew Varley下令转押男女囚犯,以减轻设施压力。 The Northern Territory (NT) government is enacting emergency measures to address record-high prison overcrowding, with inmate numbers reaching 2,370. Corrections Commissioner Matthew Varley has ordered the transfer of male and female inmates to alleviate strain on facilities. 主要变化包括将囚犯转移到各个惩教中心，并将一些囚犯安置在“酒店街区”中。 Key changes include moving inmates to various correctional centers and housing some in a "hotel block." 工会正在对这些行动提出异议,在整个过程中优先考虑官员的安全。 The United Workers Union is disputing these actions, prioritizing officer safety throughout the process.