Introduction Deaths in custody are a matter of global concern. However, such information is
often missing in developing countries. This study aimed to examine retrospectively the …

The medicolegal auditing of the pattern of death among detainees in police and prison
custody is a useful tool in planning for quality care to be given to detainees, who do not have …

Death in custody is usually associated with apprehension and community concern, and
raises the suspicion of violation of human rights. Studies conducted in few countries have …

Objective: To assess the causes and manner of custodial deaths in Karachi, and to
determine the factor of negligence on the part of the custodians behind such deaths …

Custody-related deaths have become a major human rights issue in South Africa since the
1994 democratic elections and led to the formation of the Independent Complaints …

Numbers of deaths in custody are increasing every year. It is important to carry out research
studies in this field. In this six year retrospective study, all cases of custodial deaths brought …

Introduction Custody-related death is an internationally key sensitive issue with respect to
Human Rights. The causes of death and associated factors in this vulnerable population …

It is seen that death in police and judicial custody is increasing with time especially at tertiary
care centers where central jail has larger capacity to keep prisoners and sick prisoners are …

Custody related deaths are not uncommon in India. A meticulous autopsy becomes a
necessary part of the investigation. A retrospective study was done to analyze the …

As death is final outcome of life, it is inevitable in prisoners too. Pattern of deaths can reveal
living conditions and practices in a population. This study was conducted to observe the …