Labor and Coalition set to reject bill to stop incarcerated women being shackled in childbirth
The Australian Labor Party and the Coalition have rejected a bill that would have prohibited the shackling of incarcerated women during childbirth. Independent senator Lidia Thorpe proposed the bill, while Liberal senator Paul Scarr expressed concern and called for further action.
Why it matters
The rejection of this bill highlights ongoing debates regarding human rights and the treatment of incarcerated individuals within the Australian justice system.
Labor and the Coalition have rejected a bill that would have banned the shackling of incarcerated women during childbirth, Labor and the Coalition have rejected a bill that would have banned the shackling of incarcerated women during childbirth, Birth rights Australian politics Labor and Coalition set to reject bill to stop incarcerated women being shackled in childbirth Liberal Paul Scarr breaks ranks to condemn major parties, saying he will write to Queensland attorney general
Prefer the Guardian on Google Labor and the Coalition are set to reject a bill that would have banned the shackling of incarcerated women during childbirth, with the government saying it was the responsibility of the states and territories.
Independent senator Lidia Thorpe introduced the bills into the Senate, which would prevent shackling and stop children being strip-searched.
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