Menu
27/11/2013
Concerns Raised Over Convict Death
The Prisoner Ombudsman's office, which investigates complaints about Northern Ireland's prisons, has published its report into the death of a man, one day after he was released from jail.
It found that there were 14 areas of concern surrounding the man's death.
A post-mortem examination was carried out on the man, referred to only as Mr D, and he was found to have died from pneumonia. However, toxicology results revealed levels of prescription and non-prescription drugs in his system, which could have been a contributory factor in the death.
The Prisoner Ombudsman's office added that several of the other issues it had identified also featured in its previous reports. This included the availability and management of drugs in prison. It is understood the man had suffered chronic leg and back pain, and had been allowed to self-administer high doses of painkillers while in prison.
In response to the report, Paul Cawkwell, Director of Offender Policy and Operations in the Northern Ireland Prison Service, said: "The Ombudsman's Report has raised a number of important issues and the Prison Service will continue to work closely with our healthcare colleagues in the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust to reduce levels of prescription medication misuse in prisons.
"We are also working with a range of partners to reduce both the supply of, and demand for, illicit drugs in prison, with much greater emphasis now placed on intelligence led searching and on education programmes within the prison."
(JP/CD)
It found that there were 14 areas of concern surrounding the man's death.
A post-mortem examination was carried out on the man, referred to only as Mr D, and he was found to have died from pneumonia. However, toxicology results revealed levels of prescription and non-prescription drugs in his system, which could have been a contributory factor in the death.
The Prisoner Ombudsman's office added that several of the other issues it had identified also featured in its previous reports. This included the availability and management of drugs in prison. It is understood the man had suffered chronic leg and back pain, and had been allowed to self-administer high doses of painkillers while in prison.
In response to the report, Paul Cawkwell, Director of Offender Policy and Operations in the Northern Ireland Prison Service, said: "The Ombudsman's Report has raised a number of important issues and the Prison Service will continue to work closely with our healthcare colleagues in the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust to reduce levels of prescription medication misuse in prisons.
"We are also working with a range of partners to reduce both the supply of, and demand for, illicit drugs in prison, with much greater emphasis now placed on intelligence led searching and on education programmes within the prison."
(JP/CD)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
12 September 2006
Promoting Healthy Prisons conference announces low literacy statistics
Recent statistics from England and Wales indicate that nine out ten prisoners have a diagnosable mental health problem, substance misuse problem or both, while four out of five prisoners smoke, in comparison to one in four of the general population.
Promoting Healthy Prisons conference announces low literacy statistics
Recent statistics from England and Wales indicate that nine out ten prisoners have a diagnosable mental health problem, substance misuse problem or both, while four out of five prisoners smoke, in comparison to one in four of the general population.
13 May 2015
Two Men Arrested Over Alleged Death Threats To Darren Kelly
Two men have been arrested over alleged death threats sent to Oldham manager Darren Kelly from Northern Ireland. Greater Manchester Police arrested a 27-year-old man and 42-year-old man on suspicion of making threats to kill. They are being detained by the police for questioning.
Two Men Arrested Over Alleged Death Threats To Darren Kelly
Two men have been arrested over alleged death threats sent to Oldham manager Darren Kelly from Northern Ireland. Greater Manchester Police arrested a 27-year-old man and 42-year-old man on suspicion of making threats to kill. They are being detained by the police for questioning.
06 July 2012
Lifers Treated Well In NI Prisons - Report
Life sentence prisoners are being well managed in Northern Ireland, both in prison and while under supervision in the community, and their management has improved "significantly".
Lifers Treated Well In NI Prisons - Report
Life sentence prisoners are being well managed in Northern Ireland, both in prison and while under supervision in the community, and their management has improved "significantly".
20 July 2001
NI PRISONS REPORT DOWNTURN IN VIOLENCE
LEVELS of prison violence in Northern Ireland have dramatically dropped this year according to a new prison service annual report. The Northern Ireland Prison Service’s annual report reveals that major disturbances characteristic of previous years, when large groups of paramilitary groups were incarcerated, have decreased significantly.
NI PRISONS REPORT DOWNTURN IN VIOLENCE
LEVELS of prison violence in Northern Ireland have dramatically dropped this year according to a new prison service annual report. The Northern Ireland Prison Service’s annual report reveals that major disturbances characteristic of previous years, when large groups of paramilitary groups were incarcerated, have decreased significantly.
10 November 2017
Second Man Arrested Over Liverpool Hit-And-Run
A second man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run in Liverpool in which Co Antrim man Matthew Bradley was killed. The 33-year-old man was detained on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving in Bradford. He has been conditionally bailed to appear in court in December, according to Merseyside Police.
Second Man Arrested Over Liverpool Hit-And-Run
A second man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run in Liverpool in which Co Antrim man Matthew Bradley was killed. The 33-year-old man was detained on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving in Bradford. He has been conditionally bailed to appear in court in December, according to Merseyside Police.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Gale, coastal severe gale, northwest winds ease from late afternoon. Scattered showers will fall as snow over the hills at first, becoming isolated from mid-afternoon. Maximum temperature 7 °C.Tonight:Showers, scattered in the evening, will clear by midnight leaving the night dry with clear spells. Cloud will spread east towards morning. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
