Justice for Farah Damji: A Fight for Life and Dignity

Farah Damji

Farah Damji is a mother, writer, and former New York art gallery owner currently held on remand at HMP Bronzefield, a UK women’s prison. She is facing non-violent charges and awaiting trial. But Farah’s story is not just about legal proceedings—it’s about survival. Diagnosed with stage 3 HER2-positive breast cancer, Farah urgently needs chemotherapy. Her oncologist warns she has less than a 20% chance of surviving the next year without treatment.

Why This Matters

Farah’s bail has been denied despite her critical health condition and non-violent charges. She underwent a triple lumpectomy in April 2024 and was chained to guards during recovery. Since returning to prison, she has suffered infections and is now immunocompromised. Her oncologist, Mr. Dibendu Betal of University College Hospital London, has raised serious concerns about the prison’s inability to safely administer chemotherapy, citing risks of neutropenic sepsis—a potentially fatal complication.
Farah’s case highlights a broader issue: the urgent need for humane healthcare access for incarcerated individuals, especially those battling life-threatening illnesses.

We are calling on the UK justice system to grant Farah bail under strict conditions so she can receive chemotherapy in a safe, supportive environment. Her life depends on it.

What You Can Do:

Donate to her legal and medical fund via GoFundMe
Share her story on social media
Write to your MP demanding urgent review of her bail status
Support The View, a social enterprise advocating for women in the justice system
Farah’s Words

“I feel as if I am being held to ransom by the court. I urgently need chemotherapy now, or there is a very low chance I will see it through a year.”

Use these hashtags to amplify Farah’s story:

#JusticeForFarah
#CancerIsNotACrime
#FreeFarahDamji
#HealthcareInPrison
#HumanRightsUK
#BailForTreatment
#PrisonReformNow
#Stage3Cancer