Should pregnant women still be in prison?
October 24, 2023
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October 24, 2023
Should pregnant women still be in prison?
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Summary
As the Sentencing Council in England and Wales examines the potential impact of being pregnant and giving birth in prison, the Sky News Daily podcast hears from women who’ve been through the experience.<br /><br />With Niall Paterson on half-term, Sarah-Jane Mee, who presents Sky News’ UK Tonight show, takes over for this episode.<br /><br />She speaks to Dr Laura Abbott - a midwife and researcher at the University of Hertfordshire - about her research into the dangers of giving birth in prison and Sky News home editor Jason Farrell joins her to discuss his report into the “frightening”, “isolating” and “humiliating” experience of three prisoners during pregnancy. <br /><br />Podcast producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse and Sydney Pead<br />Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce<br />Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi <br />Editor: Paul Stanworth
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