Press Releases
Investigation Report into the Death In Custody of Stephen Doran
Published on March 10 2010
The Prisoner Ombudsman for Northern Ireland, Pauline McCabe, today made a total of eight recommendations following her investigation into the death in custody of Stephen Patrick Doran, aged 69, at Maghaberry Prison on June 6, 2008.
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Published on February 17 2010
The Prisoner Ombudsman for Northern Ireland, Pauline McCabe, today made a total of 19 recommendations following her investigation into the death in custody of John Martin Gerard Kenneway at Maghaberry Prison on June 8, 2007.
Read MoreHillsborough Agreement - Statement by the Prisoner Ombudsman, Pauline McCabe
Published on February 05 2010
The Prisoner Ombudsman Pauline McCabe today welcomed the Hillsborough Agreement. In particular she welcomed the priority it is giving to ensure our prisons are fit for purpose.
Read MoreInvestigation Report into Death In Custody James (Harry) Speers
Published on January 19 2010
The Prisoner Ombudsman, Pauline McCabe, made a commitment when she took up post in September 2008 to publish all death in custody investigation reports.
Read MorePrisoner Ombudsman Annual Report Launch 2008/2009
Published on August 11 2009
Pauline McCabe, Prisoner Ombudsman, has today launched her first Annual Report for 2008/2009.
Read MorePrisoner Ombudsman Welcomes Report of the Independent Review Team
Published on June 09 2009
The Prisoner Ombudsman has welcomed the publication of the Review Team set up by Minister Paul Goggins in response to her report into the death of Colin Bell.
Read MorePrisoner Ombudsman and Probation Board sign joint protocol
Published on May 15 2009
The Prisoner Ombudsman for Northern Ireland and the Probation Board for Northern Ireland (PBNI) have today signed a joint protocol for handling complaints from prisoners in relation to probation matters.
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