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Restraint of pregnant women special investigation

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Michael Smith

Date of birth:
11/11/1956
Date of death:
18/03/2025
Date of inquest:
09/01/2026
Report publication date:
03/07/2026
Age:
61-70
Category of death:
Natural causes
Establishment type:
Prison
Establishment:
HMP Norwich
Gender:
Male
Investigation status:
Report published
Michael Smith – Fatal Incident Report (PDF, 290 KB)