Coronial inquest into woman’s death from controversial prison restraint method continues

ABC NEWS (Australia) 2023-10-09

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A coronial inquest has heard a Queensland woman who died in her prison cell with a spit hood over her head repeatedly told prison officers she couldn't breathe. Advocates and family members hope her death will lead to the controversial restraints being outlawed.

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