There’s no human right to Vegemite, court tells Australian prisoner who wanted ban overturned
Prohibition of salty, yeast-based condiment in Victoria’s prisons remains after convicted murderer claimed it denied him right to ‘enjoy his culture’ A…
The Guardian reports: Prohibition of salty, yeast-based condiment in Victoria’s prisons remains after convicted murderer claimed it denied him right to ‘enjoy his culture’ A murderer who claimed a refusal to allow him Vegemite in prison is a breach of his human rights as an Australian has failed to overturn the ban on the polarising spread.
Andre McKechnie sued Victoria’s corrections department after he was refused the salty, yeast-based condiment in prison.
This world story centres on Australia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Vegemite, Australian and Victoria.
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- Australia · Oceania
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- Vegemite, Australian, Victoria, Andre McKechnie
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