Prisoner Solidarity: Accessing Medical

Sitting in the police station while waiting for a bail hearing I heard someone across the hall asking to speak with their lawyer. The police kept telling them the person had already spoken with duty counsel and that they weren’t allowed any more calls. It became clear this person had also been injured during their arrest.

 

When I spoke to my lawyer, I told them about the situation. My lawyer seemed hesitant to call at first because he didn’t want to step on anyone’s toes, but eventually he agreed to try and follow up.

 

About five minutes later the police came to the guy’s cell to let them speak with (my) lawyer. Unfortunately, the cops also knew I had tipped the lawyer off and delayed my transfer to bail court. It was still worth it. They ended up transferring that guy to the hospital.