News: The Death Of A Baby In Prison Is A Public Health, Not Criminal Justice Issue
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17 October 2019
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INQUEST were horrified to hear the news of the death of a new born baby in Bronzefield prison. This illustrates the utter inhumanity of a prison system where a woman can give birth alone in a cell and the baby dies.
Our Director Deborah Coles spoke to BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour about the importance of robust scrutiny on how the death was allowed to happen.
The investigation must identify clear actions to safeguard the lives of mothers and babies who should not be in prison at all.
Baby dies in UK prison after inmate 'gives birth alone in cell', Guardian
Multiple inquiries ordered into death of baby in UK prison, Guardian
HMP Bronzefield baby death 'subject of 10 investigations', BBC News
*Image credit: Charlotte Nokes 'Perception'
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News: The Death Of A Baby In Prison Is A Public Health, Not Criminal Justice Issue
INQUEST were horrified to hear the news of the death of a new born baby in Bronzefield prison. This illustrates the utter inhumanity of a prison system where a woman can give birth alone in a cell and the baby dies.
Our Director Deborah Coles spoke to BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour about the importance of robust scrutiny on how the death was allowed to happen.
You can listen to the episode in full on BBC Sounds.
Further coverage:
*Image credit: Charlotte Nokes 'Perception'
Make a Donation
Every year, INQUEST supports hundreds of families bereaved by deaths involving the state. We are independent of government and entirely reliant on grants and donations to continue our vital work.
Support us and bereaved families in the fight for truth, justice and accountability by becoming a regular donor today.
Donate now
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