Queensland prisoner loses appeal to freeze eggs
A Queensland prisoner has lost her appeal to freeze her eggs while serving a 10-year sentence for drug trafficking. The Court of Appeal upheld the original decision, stating that the Corrective Services Act prohibits prisoners from accessing assisted reproductive technology. The judges emphasized the need for equity in access to such procedures among prisoners.
- ▪Rachel Smith, the prisoner, applied to freeze her eggs due to concerns about age-related fertility issues.
- ▪The Court of Appeal unanimously dismissed her appeal, agreeing with the original judge's decision.
- ▪The judges noted that the Corrective Services Act clearly prohibits prisoners from accessing assisted reproductive technology.
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Prisoner loses battle to freeze her eggs while serving 10-year sentenceTBy Tara CassidyTopic:CourtsFri 29 May 2026 at 2:27pmFri 29 May 2026 at 2:27pmFri 29 May 2026 at 2:27pmAn incarcerated Queensland woman has lost her fight to have her eggs frozen while in custody. (ABC News: Rhiannon Shine)In short:A Queensland court has rejected a female prisoner's appeal to have her eggs frozen while she is in custody.Under the Corrective Services Act prisoners are prohibited from applying for assisted reproductive technology.What's next?The Court of Appeal unanimously dismissed her appeal and upheld the judge's original decision.abc.net.au/news/prisoner-freezing-eggs-appeal/106737634Link copiedShareShare articleA Queensland prisoner has lost her fight to have her eggs frozen while in custody.In…
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