The ex-prisoner said he would be beaten before breakfast, during lunch and before dinner. While on remand Mr. Labassiere said he was required to attend court on three occasions. While going to the office is blows they giving me right in front of the police. On many occasions during his 15 day ordeal Mr. Labassiere said he could not get out of bed and had to be helped by fellow inmates. Mr. Labassiere said he wants the public to be aware of conditions at the Stock Farm Prisons.
Prisoners have no rights.
Any officer does beat you any time they want. Beatings are regular up there. He said the public should be told of his experiences because inspite of his past he has paid for his mistakes. With reference to the latest incident, the prison officers by their actions judged him, convicted him and punished him, he said. Mr. Labassiere said during his trial he reported the beatings to the Magistrate who reprimanded him and dismissed the case.