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Restraint of pregnant women special investigation

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John Barkess

Date of birth:
04/06/1940
Date of death:
24/03/2025
Date of inquest:
25/11/2025
Report publication date:
18/06/2026
Age:
81+
Category of death:
Natural causes
Establishment type:
Prison
Establishment:
HMP/YOI Moorland
Gender:
Male
Investigation status:
Report published
John Barkess – Fatal Incident Report (PDF, 290 KB)