Kyle Nel
22 Dec 2021 · Coroner Stephen Nicholls · Dorset
The coroner's concerns
1. lack of structured response to family concerns
“During the inquest evidence was heard that: i. Concerns about [the deceased], his use of PS, the bullying he was subject to and the debts that he incurred, were raised with the prison staff by his mother. Whilst his mother was able to speak to a member of the prison staff, the quality of the response gives rise to concern. The prison has introduced a number of different measures aimed at tackling anti- social behaviour and bullying. There is the Tackling Anti-Social Attitudes (TASA) policy. This is a”
2. drugs passed through prison fences
“The security fences within the prison estate need to be reviewed and consideration urgently given to prevent drugs and other prohibited materials being passed between prisoners through the fences.”