COVID-19 and Australian prisons : human rights, risks, and responses

Cameron Stewart; George F. Tomossy; Scott Lamont; Scott Brunero

doi:10.1007/s11673-020-10054-3

COVID-19 and Australian prisons : human rights, risks, and responses

Cameron Stewart
, George F. Tomossy
, Scott Lamont
, Scott Brunero

Western Sydney University

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Abstract

Australian prisons are overpopulated with people suffering from numerous health problems. COVID-19 presents a significant threat to prisoner health. This article examines the current regulatory responses from Australian state and territory governments to COVID-19 and a recent case which tested the human rights of prisoners during a pandemic.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	663-667
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Bioethical Inquiry
Volume	17
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11673-020-10054-3
Publication status	Published - Dec 2020

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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