Families of young people who died in YOI criticise prison system
The mother of a student who took her own life in a Young Offenders Institution has said she was “brutalised” in custody, while the brother of a 16-year-old boy who
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Pair who took own lives in Polmont ‘given death sentence’, families’ lawyer says
Two people who took their own lives in a young offenders institution were “given a death sentence”, a solicitor acting for their families said, as he called for Prime Minister
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Six and a half years for abusive ‘monster’ whose partner took her own life
A “monster” who subjected his vulnerable partner to assault and years of domestic abuse, but was cleared of her manslaughter, has been jailed for six and a half years. Ryan
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Coroner issues warning about depression medication after Thomas Kingston death
A coroner has issued a warning about the effects of medication used to treat depression after the husband of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent’s daughter took his own life.
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Tragic young mother’s relationship ‘recipe for disaster’, court told
A young mother’s relationship with her partner was a “recipe for disaster” – but he is not guilty of driving her to suicide through domestic violence, a jury was told.
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Hospital worker accused of causing death of 22-year-old mental health patient
A hospital worker allegedly caused the death of a 22-year-old mental health patient after she gained access to materials that she had used in earlier suicide attempts, a court has
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Former rugby player took his own life while on leave from mental health hospital
Former Bristol and Bath rugby player Nick Koster took his own life while on leave from a mental health hospital where he had been voluntarily admitted, an inquest has heard.
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Parents of anxious student who killed herself welcome new universities guidance
The parents of a student with chronic anxiety who took her own life ahead of a key presentation have welcomed new guidance calling on universities to ensure they make reasonable
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United effort urged to tackle ongoing ‘taboo’ around discussing suicide
A “clear plan of action” on suicide prevention is needed, a leading charity said, as researchers called for the impact of social factors such as poverty and homelessness to be
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Suicide rates registered in England and Wales highest in more than two decades
Suicide rates registered in England and Wales last year were the highest in more than two decades, new data shows. Around three-quarters of deaths by suicide were among males, the
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