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Restraint of pregnant women special investigation

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The risk of placing prisoners in segregation

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This Learning Lessons Bulletin has been prompted by the deaths of prisoners in segregation units. The bulletin summarises learning and areas which require further attention to ensure segregation is used and managed appropriately.

PPO to conduct investigation into use of restraints on pregnant women in prison during pregnancy-related hospital escorts

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The Minister of State for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending Lord Timpson has commissioned the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman to carry out an investigation into the use of restraints on pregnant women in prison during pregnancy-related hospital escorts.