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Inadequate ACCT case management at HMP Woodhill

Closely relatedConfidence 0.90 · high2 reports · 2016–2026 One-page brief (print or PDF)

HMP Woodhill received 2 coroners' reports about this hazard between 26 May 2016 and 24 Mar 2026.

They came from 2 different coroners. A similar concern was raised again 1 time after the first warning.

A published response was found for 1 of the 1 earlier reports, stating 1 specific action.

2
reports
2
different coroners
2016–2026
years
0.90
lowest link confidence

The story, report by report

Spacing grows with the time between reports.

  1. First warning

    Ian Brown↗

    26 May 2016 · Thomas Osborne · Milton Keynes

    “(1)During the course of the evidence | was referred to the most recent report from the HM Inspector of Prisons that highlighted "Recommendations made by the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman following previous deaths in custody, such as the need to improve the quality of ACCT case management documentation for prisoners at risk of suicide or self harm, had not been implemented with sufficient rigour.”
    Original on judiciary.uk ↗

    HMP Woodhill responded, stating 1 specific action.Response (PDF) ↗

    “The prison is also implementing a system to provide each offender supported through the ACCT process with a designated case manager throughout the period for which the ACCT remains open.”
  2. 9 years 10 months later

    Raised again · 1st time

    Ronald Meikle↗

    24 Mar 2026 · Sean Cummings · Milton Keynes

    Closely relatedConfidence 0.90 · higha different coroner
    “Concern 11: Repeated systemic concerns at HMP Woodhill Material before the court from oversight and inspection bodies demonstrated that concerns about drugs, safety, violence, self-isolation, observation panel compliance, ACCT weaknesses and welfare monitoring at HMP Woodhill had been identified over time.”
    Original on judiciary.uk ↗
  3. All reports to HMP Woodhill

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Source: Prevention of Future Deaths reports and responses published by the Courts and Tribunals Judiciary at judiciary.uk. Crown copyright, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data updated 26 Oct 2026.

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