Welsh prison deaths flagged over investigation concerns

Prison deaths are not being investigated quickly or rigorously enough, it has been claimed.

Campaign group Inquest said a number of cases have raised concerns about health and safety in Welsh prisons.

The allegation has been dismissed by the watchdog responsible for overseeing investigations - the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman.

But Deborah Coles, director of the group Inquest, said issues have arisen across Wales.

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