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Should pregnant women still be in prison?
FromSky News Daily
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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Oct 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
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.With Niall Paterson on half-term, Sarah-Jane Mee, who presents Sky News’ UK Tonight show, takes over for this episode.She speaks to midwife and academic Dr Laura Abbott 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. Podcast producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse, Sydney Pead, Annie JoyceInterviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi Editor: Paul Stanworth
Released:
Oct 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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