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Call for Wandsworth suicide inquiry

01 March 1995

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Wandsworth prison's board of visitors has called for a full enquiry to investigate the death of six prisoners in twelve months. Four of the deaths occurred in the health and hospital centre which was criticised by the board of visitor's last year for poor management, staff relations and lack of accountability. Figures released by the Prison Service show that there were 60 prisoners who committed suicide last year, compared with 21 in 1986. The pressure group Inquest blamed the increase in prison overcrowding and lack of care for the increase in suicides. The Big Issue 20.2.95; Independent 8.3.95.

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