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Written question asked by Lord Touhig (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 July 1996. It was answered by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 July 1996 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office

Question
How many people have died in police custody from alcohol or drug related causes in each of the last 10 years and how many people have died in police custody in each of the last 10 years. - Inc table of information excluding Metropolitan Police. Information for Metropolitan Police is published annually in the report of the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis (in Library).

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
281 c265W; 36133;36155
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Death Alcoholism Drugs Police custody Misuse
Contains statistics
Yes