Source · Custody & deaths investigations
Article 2 Investigations
19 investigations
213 learning points
Independent investigations into deaths, near-deaths, serious self-harm and serious assaults in prison custody, commissioned by the Secretary of State for Justice under Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights.
Investigations by year
2000–present
Life-Threatening Incident
2
Most investigated establishments
All-time totals · trend line = year-by-year investigations
19 investigations
Investigations
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29 Jul 2019
HMP Stocken
PL — HMP Stocken
Life-Threatening Incident
· Barbara Stow
5 learning points
The report of the independent investigation conducted by Barbara Stow into the life-threatening incident involving ‘PL’ at HMP Stocken on 29 July 2019 is published here. Also published are the responses to the investig…
Report
· HMPPS Response
· IAPDC page
25 Oct 2018
HMP Norwich
AR — HMP Norwich
Serious Self-Harm
· Mark Boother
4 learning points
The report of the independent investigation conducted by Mark Boother into the incident of life-threatening self-harm involving ‘AR’ at HMP Norwich on 25 October 2018 is published here. Also published is the response t…
Report
· HMPPS Response
· IAPDC page
28 Apr 2016
HMP Featherstone
Mr Midland — HMP Featherstone
Life-Threatening Incident
· Dr Deborah Brooke
3 learning points
Independent investigation into a life-threatening incident involving ‘Mr Midland’1at HMP Featherstone on 28 April 2016 The report of the independent investigation conducted by Dr Deborah Brooke into the life-threatenin…
Report
· HMPPS Response
· IAPDC page
3 Dec 2015
HMP Swansea
CR — HMP Swansea
Serious Self-Harm
· Barbara Stow
14 learning points
Independent investigation into an incident of life-threatening self-harm involving ‘CR’1at HMP Swansea on 3 December 2015 The report of the independent investigation conducted by Barbara Stow into the incident of life-t…
Report
· HMPPS Response
· IAPDC page
30 Oct 2015
HMP High Down
HM — HMP High Down
Serious Assault
· Andy Smith
3 learning points
Independent investigation into an incident of serious assault involving ‘HM’1at HMP High Down on 30 October 2015 The report of the independent investigation conducted by Andy Smith into the serious assault on ‘HM’ at HM…
Report
· HMPPS Response
· IAPDC page
16 Apr 2015
HMP Durham
SR — HMP Durham
Serious Assault
· Andy Smith
8 learning points
The report of the independent investigation conducted by Andy Smith into the serious assault on ‘SR’ at HMP Durham on 16 April 2015 is published here. Also published is the response to the investigation from His Majest…
Report
· HMPPS Response
· IAPDC page
16 Mar 2015
Southampton Magistrates’ Court
DM — Southampton Magistrates’ Court
Serious Self-Harm
· Barbara Stow
15 learning points
Independent investigation into an incident of life-threatening self-harm involving ‘DM’1at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on 16 March 2015 The report of the independent investigation conducted by Barbara Stow into an in…
Report
· HMPPS Response
· IAPDC page
26 Jun 2014
HMP Bristol
AD — HMP Bristol
Serious Assault
· Rob Allen
1 learning points
The report of the independent investigation conducted by Rob Allen into the serious assault on ‘AD’ at HMP Bristol on 26 June 2014 is published here. Allegations about the actions of the senior manager in HM Prison and …
Report
· HMPPS Response
· IAPDC page
22 Feb 2014
HMP Altcourse
Mr Everest — HMP Altcourse
Serious Self-Harm
· Professor Jenny Shaw
20 learning points
Independent investigation into an incident of life-threatening self-harm involving ‘Mr Everest’1at HMP Altcourse on 22 February 2014 The report of the independent investigation conducted by Professor Jenny Shaw into the…
Report
· HMPPS Response
· IAPDC page
1 Jul 2013
HMP Chelmsford
TA — HMP Chelmsford
Serious Self-Harm
· Barbara Stow
11 learning points
The report of the independent investigation conducted by Barbara Stow into the incident of life-threatening self-harm involving ‘TA’1at HMP Chelmsford on 1 July 2013 is published here. Also published are the responses …
Report
· HMPPS Response
· IAPDC page
18 Feb 2012
HMP Ranby
WA — HMP Ranby
Serious Self-Harm
· Barbara Stow
8 learning points
The independent investigation conducted by Barbara Stow into the life-threatening self-harm of WA at HMP Ranby on 18 February 2012 is published. Also published are the responses to the investigation from those responsib…
Report
· HMPPS Response
· IAPDC page
16 Jun 2011
HMP Birmingham
Mr Adakite — HMP Birmingham
Serious Assault
· Andy Smith
18 learning points
The independent investigation conducted by Andy Smith into the serious assault on ‘Mr Adakite’ at HMP Birmingham on 16 June 2011 is published. Also published are the responses to the investigation from those responsibl…
Report
· HMPPS Response
· IAPDC page
24 Aug 2010
HMP Pentonville
Mr Atlantic — HMP Pentonville
Serious Self-Harm
· Simon Draycott
23 learning points
The independent investigation conducted by Simon Draycott into the circumstances surrounding the incident at HMP Pentonville on 24 August 2010 that led to Mr Atlantic sustaining serious injuries is published. Also publ…
Report
· HMPPS Response
· IAPDC page
4 Jun 2010
HMP Brixton
AC — HMP Brixton
Attempted Suicide
· Rob Allen
16 learning points
The independent investigation conducted by Rob Allen into the life-threatening attempted suicide of AC at HMP Brixton on 4 June 2010 is published. Also published are the responses to the investigation from NHS England …
Report
· HMPPS Response
· IAPDC page
2 Dec 2008
HMP Doncaster
Mr Quartz — HMP Doncaster
Attempted Suicide
· Professor Jenny Shaw
11 learning points
The independent investigation conducted by Professor Jenny Shaw into the life-threatening attempted suicide of Mr Quartz at HMP Doncaster on 2 December 2008 is published. Also published is the National Offender Manageme…
Report
· HMPPS Response
· IAPDC page
6 Sep 2008
HMP Whitemoor
Mr North — HMP Whitemoor
Serious Assault
· Kevin Bradford
10 learning points
The independent investigation conducted by Kevin Bradford into the serious assault on ‘Mr North’ at HMP Whitemoor on 6 September 2008 is published. Also published is the HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) response…
Report
· HMPPS Response
· IAPDC page
24 Jun 2008
HMP Bedford
AB — HMP Bedford
Attempted Suicide
· Rob Allen
23 learning points
The independent investigation conducted by Rob Allen into the life-threatening attempted suicide of AB at HMP Bedford on 24 June 2008 is published. Also published is The National Offender Management Service response to …
Report
· HMPPS Response
· IAPDC page
2 May 2004
HMP & YOI Holloway
AA — HMP & YOI Holloway
Attempted Suicide
14 learning points
Ana was 21 years old when she attempted suicide on 2 May 2004 at HMP & YOI Holloway. She was discovered by staff suspended by a ligature in a shower room. Ana was taken to hospital where her condition stabilised but su…
Report
· HMPPS Response
· IAPDC page
19 Aug 2002
HMYOI Feltham
JL — HMYOI Feltham
Serious Self-Harm
· Selena Lynch
6 learning points
The National Offender Management Service (NOMS) response to the independent investigation conducted by Selena Lynch into the life-threatening self-harm of JL at HMYOI Feltham on 19 August 2002 is published. JL was reman…
Report
· HMPPS Response
· IAPDC page
Data from Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody. Individual case investigations commissioned under Article 2 ECHR.