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NT coroner highlights alarming suicide statistics at inquest into death of Aboriginal man Bernard Hector at Darwin prison

The NT coroner gives sobering insight into the rates of suicide in the Northern Territory, telling an inquest into the death of Indigenous man Bernard Hector that the territory is in a "crisis".

ABC News · Feb 8, 2023

Inquest into death in custody of Bernard Hector turns sights on health department in third day

On the third and final day of a coronial inquest into the final moments of Bernard Hector's life, the 31-year-old's family say they feel the coroner has heard their concerns about his treatment in a Darwin prison.

ABC News · Jan 19, 2023

Deputy NT Corrections Commissioner David Thompson takes stand at coronial inquest into Bernard Hector death inside Darwin prison

The Northern Territory's deputy corrections commissioner David Thompson defended the conduct of staff, saying 'no concerns' were raised as to Bernard Thompson's mental health prior to his death.

ABC News · Jan 18, 2023