Court Orders Edmonton Prison to Fix Overheating Cells

A federal court has ordered a prison in Edmonton, Canada, to take action on complaints about extreme heat inside its cells. The order comes after an inmate reported temperatures as high as 40 degrees Celsius in a corner cell known as "the oven." In an affidavit from 2018, the inmate said a maintenance worker recorded the high temperature. The court ruled that the prison must address the unsafe conditions, which violate inmates' rights. The decision highlights ongoing concerns about the facility's lack of proper cooling systems. Prison officials have been instructed to implement measures to reduce temperatures and prevent health risks. The exact details of the required changes were not immediately disclosed. The case underscores the broader issue of extreme heat in correctional facilities, which can lead to heatstroke and other medical emergencies. The court emphasized that prisoners should not be subjected to conditions that endanger their health. The prison has not yet commented on the ruling. It is unclear how long the facility has been aware of the problem, but the affidavit suggests complaints date back several years.