Healthcare provider to face criminal charges after Aboriginal woman's jail death

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The healthcare provider for a Victorian jail where an Aboriginal woman died will be referred to prosecutors for criminal charges. 9News

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are warned the following article contains images of deceased persons.will be referred to prosecutors for criminal charges.

He will also refer the matter to prosecutors after finding Correct Care, the health care provider for Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, failed to prevent a risk to the health and safety of non-employees. Following 49 calls for help via her cell's intercom to prison staff, and more from other Aboriginal inmates, Nelson was found dead on January 2.READ MORE:to receive our daily newsletters and breaking news alerts, sent straight to your inbox.

"The Bail Act has a discriminatory impact on First Nations people, resulting in grossly disproportionate rates remanded in custody, the most egregious of which affects alleged offenders who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women," Mr McGregor said.

 

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