Article 2 Investigations
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.
20
Investigations
213
Learning Points
Investigations by Year
By Incident Type
Most Investigated Establishments
| Establishment | Total | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| HMP High Down | 1 | |
| HMP Stocken | 1 | |
| HMP Chelmsford | 1 | |
| HMP & YOI Holloway | 1 | |
| HMYOI Feltham | 1 | |
| HMP Bedford | 1 | |
| HMP Featherstone | 1 | |
| HMP Bristol | 1 | |
| HMP Pentonville | 1 | |
| HMP Durham | 1 |
1 matching investigation
Serious Assault
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 Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS). On 16 April 2015, ‘SR’ was seriously assaulted by another prisoner in a shower area at HMP Durham, sustaining serious injuries that have left him requiring some assistance with daily living. The incident was referred to the police and the perpetrator was found guilty of grievous bodily harm with intent. He received a sentence of 12 years and six months, to be served consecutive to his original sentence.
Data from Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody.
Individual case investigations commissioned under Article 2 ECHR.