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Chaining and watch of ill pregnant prisoner in hospital criticised

Friday, May 02, 2008

Update

“MSP condemns shackling of pregnant prisoner in hospital” Herald
“Anger at cuffing pregnant inmates” BBC

Following posted on 01.01.08

“Pregnant prisoner chained for days” Scotsman
“‘Having to go to the toilet and shower while chained to a male guard’” Guardian
“Professor Sheila Kitzinger campaigns to stop the shackling of pregnant prisoners” Guardian
“Pregnant prisoner considering legal action over handcuff mistake” Press and Journal

See also

Scottish Parliament Official Report 1.5.08:  Johann Lamont (Glasgow Pollok) (Lab): Will the Deputy First Minister outline her Administration’s position on the handcuffing of pregnant prisoners?

Posted by MM on Fri 2nd May 2008 at 7:06 am
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