40-year-old pregnant inmate Crystal Roberts denied transfer to specialist mothers and baby unit, goes into labour during failed bail hearing, prompting calls for prison reform.
40-year-old Crystal Roberts, pregnant and on remand at Darwin Correctional Centre, was denied a move to a specialist mothers and baby unit, which was being used for overflow due to record-high prison numbers. After a failed urgent bail hearing, Roberts went into labour, fearing she might lose her baby. Justice advocates rallied, but the system failed to provide support for this mother in need, sparking calls for prison reform.
July 20, 2024
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