Woman gave birth alone in Perth prison cell in 'degrading' conditions, report finds

‘Systemic, procedural and human failings’ blamed for inmate giving birth without proper medical care in Bandyup women’s prison

An inmate gave birth alone in her unsterile West Australian prison cell in circumstances the prison’s inspector has described as “distressing, degrading and high risk”.

The woman indicated to staff at Bandyup women’s prison just over two hours before she gave birth on 11 March that she believed she was going into labour.

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