Four in ten who took their lives in prison were denied adequate healthcare

New figures reveal that 40% of prisoners who died by suicide in custody lacked adequate healthcare, as mandated by law, with mental healthcare often being a significant issue. The Prison and Probation Ombudsman found that in 101 out of 233 cases, the care provided did not meet community standards, leading to calls for improved support to prevent further deaths. One family condemned the “medieval” treatment after their loved one, Jason Lee McQuoid, was neglected and ultimately took his own life despite pleading for help.

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