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Overcrowding, staff shortages contributed to $20 million Darwin Correctional Centre riot, report reveals

The riot took place in various parts of the Darwin Correctional Precinct in May, 2020.  (Supplied)

Overcrowding, lockdowns, staff shortages and restricted access to programs were "significant" contributing factors to a major riot at the Darwin Correctional Centre in 2020, according to a newly released report.  

A redacted summary of a review into the riot, commissioned by the Northern Territory Corrections Commissioner in June 2020, and conducted by Dr John Paget, was made public by the NT Government on Friday. 

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