Media release topic: Death investigations
Prisoners are taking their own lives within 48 hours of entering reception prisons
The latest learning lessons bulletin published by the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) explores why reception prisons have one of the highest rates of self-inflicted deaths of all prison functions.
Prisoners continue to die in segregation
The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman has published its learning lessons bulletin on segregation in prisons. The bulletin summarises learning and areas which require further attention.
Post-release death investigations reveal homelessness on release is a considerable issue
Homelessness on release is found to be a considerable issue in the PPO's second Post-release deaths Learning Lessons Bulletin
Self-inflicted deaths of IPP prisoners release
Adrian Usher: "There are several risk factors associated with IPP sentences"
Styal Baby B Release
Baby death at HMP Styal - PPO report highlights shocking circumstances of baby stillborn in prison
Second Wave COVID-19 related deaths release
Prisons and Probation Ombudsman publishes analysis of second wave of COVID-19 death investigations
Bronzefield Baby A Release
Investigation into baby death at HMP Bronzefield highlights key failings
COVID-19 PPO Fatal Incident Investigations Release
The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman publishes their first analysis of COVID-19 death investigations.