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Political Standoff Over Shackling Ban

Updated 2026-10-15 00:40 UTC 2 sources Negative

The Labor and Coalition parties in Australia are set to reject a bill that would ban the shackling of incarcerated women during childbirth. Liberal Paul Scarr has broken ranks, condemning both major parties.

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The Guardian
Liberal Paul Scarr breaks ranks to condemn major parties, saying he will write to Queensland attorney general 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
2026-10-15 00:22 UTC
Al Jazeera
President Laura Fernandez says mega-prison is part of 'tough-on-crime model' embraced by her government.
2026-10-15 00:24 UTC
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