Shackled in Labor: Safety Necessity or Human Rights Violation?
An Indigenous woman was shackled to a hospital bed during childbirth in Queensland. Hospital staff reported that prison officers refused to remove the restraints. The federal parliament recently blocked a bill banning shackling pregnant prisoners.
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- An Indigenous woman was shackled to a hospital bed during childbirth in Queensland.
- Hospital staff reported that prison officers refused to remove the restraints.
- The federal parliament recently blocked a bill banning shackling pregnant prisoners.
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Given this incident, should the government prioritize safety protocols or human rights standards?
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