An Australian judge ruled against inmate Andre McKechnie, sustaining a prison prohibition on Vegemite because officials fear the spread could be used to brew alcohol.
Judge Upholds Prison Vegemite Ban Against Inmate's Human Rights Claim
An Australian judge rejected Andre McKechnie's challenge, keeping a Vegemite ban in place over fears it could be used to make alcohol.
Key takeaways
- Andre McKechnie challenged a Vegemite ban in an Australian prison.
- The judge dismissed the inmate's human rights claim.
- The ban remains due to concerns Vegemite could be used to produce alcohol.
Why it matters
The decision keeps the Vegemite restriction in place, affecting prisoners who might have wanted access to the spread.
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