People detained under the Mental Health Act dying at three times the rate of those held in prisons
by Amy-Clare Martin
Apr 23, 2024
2 minutes
People detained under the Mental Health Act are dying at three times the rate of those held in prisons, figures have revealed.
A new report from a government advisory body has warned that deaths in custody remain “far too high”, with those detained under the Mental Health Act most at risk.
The Independent (IAPDC) analysed deaths in , police custody, immigration detention, and under
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