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The conundrum of hanging points in correctional facilities
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posted on 2023-05-22, 02:54 authored by Saxby PridmoreSaxby Pridmore, Pridmore, WObjective: We aimed to explore aspects of the removal of hanging points from correctional facilities.
Conclusion: An argument can be made that individuals have a right to die/suicide. The United Nations holds that except for freedom of movement, prisoners have the same rights as non-prisoners. The rights of the individual and the duty of many custodial institutions are in conflict. This introduces a conundrum; when all hanging points are removed from correctional facilities, prisoners without mental disorder, but with a sustained wish to die, will not be able to achieve that end, while non-prisoners will be well able to do so.
History
Publication title
Australasian PsychiatryVolume
25Pagination
40-42ISSN
1039-8562Department/School
Tasmanian School of MedicinePublisher
Sage Publications Ltd.Place of publication
United KingdomRights statement
Copyright 2016 The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of PsychiatristsRepository Status
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