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Call for evidence

PPO call on women who were pregnant in prison and restrained during pregnancy-related hospital escorts to share their experiences

Terms of Reference

For details on the full scope of the investigation

Terms of Reference – The restraint of pregnant women during pregnancy-related hospital escorts

News posts

News and updates regarding the investigation

30 March 2026 – PPO to conduct investigation into use of restraints on pregnant women in prison during pregnancy-related hospital escorts

Press releases

Media updates

30 March 2026 – Prisons and Probation Ombudsman to conduct investigation into use of restraints on pregnant women

22 May 2026 – PPO extends deadline: We want to hear from pregnant women in prison

8 June 2026 – Update from Ombudsman Adrian Usher on investigation into use of restraints on pregnant women in prison

Help and support

Support for women