The scandal of women handcuffed while in labour: ‘I was so shocked when the restraints weren’t removed’ – The Guardian

Posted March 4th, 2026 in news by sally

‘Pregnant women prisoners are being handcuffed to prison officers – often male – during intimate vaginal examinations and long, agonising births. Will this dehumanising treatment be stopped?’

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The Guardian, 4th March 2026

Source: www.theguardian.com