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Ombudsman report into prison deaths due imminently

Findings will be given to Coroner of Inquests

A report by the UK's prison ombudsman into deaths at the Isle of Man prison is due to be published imminently.

Home Affairs Minister Jane Poole-Wilson was asked to provide an update on the review during an appearance before a Tynwald committee.

The Constitutional and Legal Affairs and Justice Committee heard the report is expected in the next seven to 10 days, and will be considered by the Coroner of Inquests before hearings into two prisoner deaths conclude.

Mrs Poole-Wilson says it's important to know whether more can be done to protect vulnerable inmates:

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