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Treatment of prisoners at risk of suicide and self-harm at the Isle of Man Prison 'inadequate'

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Monday, 26 June 2023 - 10 minutes

Treatment of prisoners at risk of suicide and self-harm at the Isle of Man Prison is 'inadequate'.

That’s what an inspection at the Jurby facility, by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, has determined.

It’s one of 14 priority concerns highlighted as a result of the visit and follows three ‘self-inflicted deaths’ at the facility which inspectors said needed ‘full, independent investigation’.  

You can find the full report - and the Department of Home Affairs' action plan - HERE.

Tessa Hawley has been speaking to Prison Governor and Head of Probation Leroy Bonnick: 

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