Press Releases

Prisoner Ombudsman publishes report into the death of a prisoner

Published on October 06 2021

Prisoner Ombudsman publishes report into the death of a prisoner

Published on June 23 2021

The Prisoner Ombudsman for Northern Ireland has today published the findings of an investigation into the death of Mr Fred McClenaghan

Publication of Investigation reports

Published on March 29 2021

Publication of investigation reports into serious adverse incidents at Maghaberry Prison

Prisoner Ombudsman publishes investigation report

Published on April 02 2020

The Prisoner Ombudsman for Northern Ireland has today published the findings of an investigation into the death of Mr R.

Prisoner Ombudsman Statement - Suspension of Prison Visits

Published on March 21 2020

The Ombudsman comments on the suspension of prison visits from 23rd March 2020 due to Coronavirus

Prisoner Ombudsman publishes report into the death of a prisoner

Published on March 05 2020

The Prisoner Ombudsman for Northern Ireland has today published the findings of an investigation into the death of Mr Paul Johnston.

Prisoner Ombudsman’s Annual Report 2018-2019

Published on October 01 2019

The Prisoner Ombudsman for Northern Ireland has today published her 2018-19 annual report.

Prisoner Ombudsman Publishes Report into the Death of Mr Bernard Law

Published on September 26 2019

The Prisoner Ombudsman for Northern Ireland Dr Lesley Carroll has today published the findings of an investigation into the death in custody of Mr Bernard Law.

New Prisoner Ombudsman for Northern Ireland takes office

Published on March 01 2019

Dr Lesley Carroll takes up her appointment as the Prisoner Ombudsman for Northern Ireland.

Prisoner Ombudsmans Annual Report 2017-2018

Published on September 25 2018

The Prisoner Ombudsman for Northern Ireland has today published his 2017-18 annual report.