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Restraint of pregnant women special investigation

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Derek Beardsley

Date of birth:
16/07/1937
Date of death:
03/08/2025
Date of inquest:
05/03/2026
Report publication date:
24/03/2026
Age:
81+
Category of death:
Natural causes
Establishment type:
Prison
Establishment:
HMP/YOI Doncaster
Gender:
Male
Investigation status:
Report published
Derek Beardsley – Fatal Incident Report (PDF, 301 KB)