Court Reviews Request for Bissonnette's Prison Transfer

Alexandre Bissonnette, serving a life sentence for the 2017 Quebec City mosque shooting, requested a prison transfer.
Sylvie Bordelais filed the request in April, citing cruel and unusual punishment.
Correctional Service Canada restricts movement, association, and privileges in maximum-security prisons.
Bissonnette's mental health is fragile due to isolation and fears of violent inmates.
Quebec Superior Court is reviewing the application for medium-security housing.
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