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April 16, 2018

Inquest opens into death of Colin Harding folllowing contact with police

Organisation reports an increase in the number of cases raising concerns about the police response to highly vulnerable missing persons.
March 14, 2018

Coroner to raise concerns on lack of care provision for people with Asperger’s

A coroner has indicated he will be sending a Prevention of Future Deaths report to the Department of Health around the lack of provision of suitable placements for people with Asperger’s.
March 3, 2018

Police surveillance of bereaved family 'not lawful or appropriate'

A gross misconduct hearing into surveillance of the bereaved family of a man who died in police custody has concluded, finding ‘no case to answer’ for the officers involved.
February 26, 2018

Inquest into death of 33 year old man in care home opens

Robin Richards had multiple needs arising from his mental health and other conditions, including Asperger’s and ADHD. Within weeks of his death a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection found the home was unsafe.
February 12, 2018

Inquest into Richard Handley's death identifies 'gross failures in care'

The inquest into the premature death of Richard Handley, who had learning disabilities and died of constipation, identified gross failures in his care.
January 25, 2018

Deepcut deaths: Fresh inquest into death of Private Sean Benton begins

A fresh inquest into the death of Private Sean Benton who was found dead at Deepcut barracks in 1995 has begun at Woking Coroner’s Court.
January 15, 2018

Inquest opens into the death of Emily Hartley in New Hall prison

Emily Harltey, who had a history of mental health problems, was sentenced to over two years imprisonment for arson after setting fire to herself, her bed and curtains.
December 29, 2017

Investigations open into latest death of a black man in police custody

Nuno Cardoso, a law student from Kentish Town, is the fifth black man to die following restraint by police officers in the UK during 2017.
October 31, 2017

Review on deaths in police custody 'opportunity to save lives'

The Independent review of deaths and serious incidents in police custody by Dame Elish Angiolini has been published by the Home Office.
October 21, 2017

Jury finds prison failings 'causative' of prisoner's death

An inquest jury found that the failures of Serco and Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust to deal with bullying, violence and substance abuse at HMP Doncaster were causative of the death of 43 year old Gerard Scahill.