Two prison officers have been charged in connection with the death of a dad at HMP Liverpool.
Anthony Paine took his own life in his cell at the Walton prison on February 19, 2018. Following an investigation by Merseyside Police, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said it has charged two prison officers in connection with the dad's death.
Custodial manager Paul Fairhurst, 63, and senior officer Rachael Jameson, 31, have both been charged with gross negligence manslaughter as well as failing to ensure that appropriate measures were considered and implemented to prevent harm under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
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Rosemary Ainslie, head of the CPS Special Crime Division, said: “Following a review of the evidence, custodial manager Paul Fairhurst, 63, and senior officer Rachael Jameson, 31, have both been charged with gross negligence manslaughter as well as failing to ensure that appropriate measures were considered and implemented to prevent harm under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
“The CPS reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against these defendants are active and that they have the right to a fair trial.
“It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice proceedings.”
Fairhurst, 63, and Jameson, 31, will appear at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on December 1.
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