Further calls for prisoners to be prioritised for coronavirus jabs have come from the American Medical Association and a team of Oxford University researchers led by Professor Seena Fazel.<\/p>\n
Ann Norman, who represents thousands of prison healthcare staff as the Royal College of Nursing\u2019s professional lead for criminal justice, said: \u201cI think there\u2019s some lobbying there to do, but absolutely I believe prisoners are some of the most vulnerable people, and as such should be made a priority.\u201d<\/p>\n
Deborah Coles, Director of the charity INQUEST, said: \u201cClearly on both public health and human rights grounds, people in all detention settings must have high priority in receiving the vaccine.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Rt Rev James Langstaff, the Bishop of Rochester, said: \u201cI would hope that Government would be sensible enough when [the vaccine] comes on stream to make sure it\u2019s used in prisons sooner rather than later.\u201d<\/p>\n
Andrew Neilson, Director of Campaigns at the Howard League for Penal Reform, said: \u201cIn principle, prison staff and prisoners should be towards the front of the queue, given the risk that prisons pose as epidemiological pumps.\u201d<\/p>\n
Read it all<\/a>.<\/p>\n Headline POA and nurses\u2019 leader among the loudest calls for vaccines to be available as a priority for prisoners and staff<\/p>\n Read more:https:\/\/t.co\/VnlaAFeHdY<\/a><\/p>\n — InsideTime (@InsideTimeUK) November 23, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n \n
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