BBCNEWS BBC News September 22, 2021 13:40:00
A series of failings in the case of an 18—year—old inmate, who lost her baby, after giving birth alone in her cell. the prisons and probation ombudsman found staff at bronzefield's women's prison, who were responsible for her care, were unclear about the estimated due date, and were not aware she could give birth imminently. as the woman went into labour, she pressed her cell bell for help but no one responded. the report says she appeared to be regarded as "difficult", rather than vulnerable. my colleaguejoanna gosling spoke to the prisons and probation ombudsman sue mcallister, who told ...