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INVESTIGATION REPORT INTO THE DEATH IN CUSTODY OF ALEC SMYTH
Published on September 22 2015
The Prisoner Ombudsman for Northern Ireland today published an investigation report into the death of a Maghaberry prisoner, Alec Smyth who died in December 2013. He had been released to receive palliative care at hospital two days earlier in order that he would not die in custody.
Read MoreThe Prisoner Ombudsman for Northern Ireland today published his 2014-15 annual report.
Published on June 23 2015
The role of the Prisoner Ombudsman is to investigate and report on deaths in custody and prisoners’ complaints. During 2014-15 the Office commenced investigations into three deaths. There were 1,429 eligible complaints received, triple the 2013-14 figure.
Read MoreINVESTIGATION REPORT INTO THE DEATH OF A PRISONER
Published on December 03 2014
The Prisoner Ombudsman for Northern Ireland today published an investigation report into the death of a prisoner, Geoffrey Singleton, who died by hanging on 6th May 2013 in Maghaberry Prison, aged 42.
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Published on October 14 2014
The Prisoner Ombudsman for Northern Ireland today published an investigation report into the death of a prisoner, Mr G, who died from natural causes at outside hospital on 14th August 2013, while on temporary release from Maghaberry Prison.
Read MoreInvestigation report into the death in custody of David Brown
Published on August 05 2014
The Prisoner Ombudsman for Northern Ireland today published an investigation report into the death of a prisoner, David Brown. Mr Brown died from a brain haemorrhage at outside hospital on 15th December 2012, while in the custody of Maghaberry Prison.
Read MorePrisoner Ombudsman for Northern Ireland publishes Annual Report
Published on July 02 2014
The Prisoner Ombudsman for Northern Ireland, Tom McGonigle, today published his Annual Report for 2013-14.
Read MoreInvestigation Report Into The Death Of A Prisoner
Published on May 06 2014
The Prisoner Ombudsman for Northern Ireland today published an investigation report into the death of a prisoner, “Mr F,” who died by hanging at Maghaberry Prison.
Read MoreInvestigation Report Into The Death of A Prisoner
Published on April 29 2014
The Prisoner Ombudsman for Northern Ireland today published an investigation report into the death of a prisoner, “Mr E,” who died by hanging at Maghaberry Prison.
Read MoreCorporate Plan for 2014-17
Published on March 31 2014
The Prisoner Ombudsman has today published his Corporate Plan for 2014-17 and Business Plan for 2014-15. The Corporate Plan provides a strategic view of our work over the next three years; and the Business Plan sets out in more detail the targets for the first year.
Read MoreInvestigation Report Into The Death of a Prisoner
Published on November 26 2013
The Prisoner Ombudsman for Northern Ireland today published an investigation report into the death of a prisoner who died shortly after he returned home from prison.
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