I was invited on to the Radio 4 Today programme to reflect on the issues raised by the terrible death of Baby A. In summary these are the reflections I shared.
Tag: pregnant women
Human Rights Committee hearing on the right to family life of children whose mothers are in prison 8th June 2020
I’m 10 years old. Mum has been away for 18 months . We didn’t go to see her because she was coming home every 2 weeks for 5 days until the virus. We haven’t seen her or dad for 3 1/2 months. Not even her face. Mum phones every day I can’t explain how it makes me feel. it makes me feel sad and confused.
I miss my mum. I want to hug her and I miss her so much
Joint Committee on Human Rights questions to Robert Buckland during Covid-19
This is a very short blog reflecting on the questions asked on Monday 20th April, by the Joint Committee on Human Rights, about the Lord
Safeguarding Children when Sentencing Parents : Information for sentencing courts
Up to date guidance on the sentencing of sole or primary carers.
Call for pregnant women and mothers and babies to be released from prison
Over 600 pregnant women are in prison in England and Wales each year. We know that pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to Covid 19 They
Dr Shona Minson 