Douch report results in 30 recommendations on prison system reform

The Commission of Investigation report into the death of Gary Douch made almost 30 pages of recommendations on prison system reform needed to prevent a repeat of the conditions which led to the tragedy.

They include dozens of measures to ensure better mental health treatment for those in the prison system, including a number of new units on sites closer to and within prison grounds and significant mental health training for prison officers.

The report makes recommendations on procedures to ensure continuity of mental health treatment when prisoners are transferred between facilities.