Men tear gassed in Darwin's youth prison have payout slashed by High Court (opens original article in a new tab)

The High Court reduced exemplary damages for four former Don Dale Youth Detention Centre inmates from $200,000 to $50,000, citing excessive amount despite ruling tear gas deployment was unlawful.

• High Court reduced exemplary damages for four former Don Dale Youth Detention Centre inmates from $200,000 to $50,000
• Cells at the detention centre had no windows, air conditioning, or running water
• High Court ruled tear gas deployment was unlawful but found the original award excessive