Daniel Stokes

(1) Part of the evidence in this case related to the attendance of prison healthcare staff who were in the possession of diazapam, but not trainedlauthorised t0 administer it. Whilst there be good reason for this (ie s0 that pam is available at the scene of an incident if someone attends who is s0 trainedlauthorised) nonetheless, the jury which considered the case clearly considered that this amounts t0 a failure to have proper systems in place. therefore adopt their view as a matter of concern, such that | consider consideration should be given to the practicality of requiring healthcare staff working within prisons to be trainedlauthorised to administer diazapam in circumstances where prisoner may be suffering from the effect of abuse of controlled drugs. Coroner's Court and Office, Doncaster Crown Court; College Road; Doncaster; DNI 3HS Tel 01302 737135 Fax 01302 736365 and 30th from belng may diazar