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PPO - learning lessons bulletin - Homicides
The PPO have published a learning lessons bulletin which examines the lessons to be learned from the Ombudsman’s investigations into the killing of one prisoner by another. This is the second bulletin they have published on this topic.
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PPO Annual Report 2015-2016
This is the fifth annual report of the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman. The demand for independent investigation of deaths and complaints remains unremittingly high. Over the past year, deaths in custody have risen sharply, with a shocking 34% rise in self-inflicted deaths, steadily rising numbers of deaths from natural causes. The number of complaints from prisoners also remains very high.
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IAP End of Term Report Aug 2016
The Independent Advisory Panel have published their End of Term report that covers the period up to August 2016. Inside this edition you will find updates on the progress of the IAP priorities, panel members information, stocktake and information regarding the annual statistics on deaths in custody.
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