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Coalition Blocks Senate Vote to Ban Shackling Women Prisoners
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- Labor Party and Coalition blocked a Senate vote on bill banning shackling women prisoners during childbirth.
- Independent senator Lidia Thorpe introduced bills to stop shackling and strip-searching women and children.
- Coalition said it understood the bill’s intent but would not support it.
- Queensland Liberal Senator Paul Scarr condemned the practice and urged a national cabinet meeting.
- UN Bangkok rules prohibit restraints on women during labour, yet practice continues in Australia.
