Oral answer to question provided on Wednesday, 20 October 2010 in the House of Lords, by Baroness Neville-Jones (Conservative).

Immigration: Jimmy Mubenga

Answer: My Lords, the circumstances of Mr Mubenga’s death are the subject of police investigation. A Prisons and Probation Ombudsman investigation and a coroner’s inquest will also take place in due course. Escort staff receive training on issues such as welfare, first aid, use of force and restraint. Prior to a removal, escorts are provided with a risk assessment of the individual, which will include known facts on medical conditions, the risk of self-harm, the likelihood of any attempt to escape and known criminal activities or violent behaviour.

This is an answer to the Oral question asked on Wednesday, 20 October 2010 by Baroness Neuberger (Liberal Democrat).

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether there will be a full investigation into the death of Mr Jimmy Mubenga during deportation.

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