Labor and Coalition block bill to stop incarcerated women being shackled in childbirth

The Guardian reports: Liberal Paul Scarr breaks ranks to condemn major parties, saying he will write to Queensland attorney general Labor and the Coalition have blocked a vote on a bill that would have banned the shackling of incarcerated women during childbirth, with the government saying it was the responsibility of the states and territories.

Independent senator Lidia Thorpe introduced the bills into the Senate, which would prevent shackling and stop children being strip-searched.

This politics story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Coalition, Liberal Paul Scarr and Queensland.

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Location

United States · Americas

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

15 Oct 2026, 05:52 IST

Key names

Coalition, Liberal Paul Scarr, Queensland, Labor

Section

Politics

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• The GuardianLabor and Coalition block bill to stop incarcerated women being shackled in childbirth 15 Oct, 05:52

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