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1 – 4 of 4Nat Wright, Charlotte N.E. Tompkins and Zanib Mohammed
This article draws upon the international literature to focus on the investigation of prisoner deaths in England and Wales, concentrating on clinician involvement in this process.
Abstract
Purpose
This article draws upon the international literature to focus on the investigation of prisoner deaths in England and Wales, concentrating on clinician involvement in this process.
Design/methodology/approach
This is a viewpoint paper regarding clinician involvement in coroner investigations of prisoner deaths in England and Wales.
Findings
Compared to colleagues practising in the community, the authors suggest that there is a higher burden of investigation upon clinicians practicing in secure environments and recommend improved training for prison clinicians regarding expectations of the coroner's inquest and also a system whereby questioning in coroners' courts is directed through the coroner.
Originality/value
This paper provides an updated perspective on the issue of coroner investigations following a death in prison custody, from the position of practising prison clinicians.