Hong Kong – Sick person in custody dies in public hospital
Sick person in custody dies in public hospital
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A sick 62-year-old female person in custody at Lo Wu Correctional Institution died in a public hospital today (April 21).
The person in custody suffered from lung cancer. She required continuous medical care and follow-up treatment at the institution hospital and a public hospital. On April 8, she was sent to a public hospital for treatment due to physical discomfort. During hospitalisation, her condition deteriorated and she was certified dead at 2.23pm today.
The case has been reported to the Police. A death inquest will be held by the Coroner’s Court.
The person in custody was sentenced to imprisonment for the offence of theft in September 2023.
Persons in custody participate in Christmas activities (with photos)
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The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong, Cardinal Stephen Chow, accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner of Correctional Services (Operations and Strategic Development), Mr Ng Chiu-kok; the Correctional Services Chaplain, Deacon Edwin Ng; and Chief Superintendent Mr Leung Chung-yin, visited Stanley Prison and presided at a Christmas Mass today (December 25) to share his faith and Christmas blessings with participating PICs. He also went to the prison hospital to convey his sympathy and support to the patients.
Furthermore, the Archbishop of Hong Kong, the Most Reverend Andrew Chan, presided at a Christmas service in Pak Sha Wan Correctional Institution on December 21 to preach and share religious messages with PICs, and show his love and care to them.
Through the Correctional Services Chaplain, voluntary chaplains and visitors from religious organisations, a wide range of spiritual and social services are offered to those PICs who wish to participate regardless of their religious affiliation. The services include visits, teaching, counselling, religious worship and recreational activities.
Person in custody rescued from suicide dies in public hospital today
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At 3.41am on August 26, the person in custody attempted suicide by hanging with a towel tied to the grille bars of his cell. Correctional officers immediately provided first aid treatment to the person in custody and sent him to a public hospital for treatment. After being rescued, he had all along remained unconscious and received in-patient treatment in the public hospital. His condition deteriorated today and he was certified dead at 4.03pm.
The case has been reported to the Police. A death inquest will be held by the Coroner’s Court.
The person in custody was remanded for the offence of trafficking in a dangerous drug in January 2023.
Sick person in custody dies in public hospital
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Persons in custody participate in Christmas activities (with photos)
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Hong Kong – Persons in custody participate in Christmas activities (with photos)
The Correctional Services Department has arranged for persons in custody (PICs) to attend activities during the Christmas festive period.Hong Kong – Person in custody rescued from suicide dies in public hospital today
A 61-year-old male remand person in custody at Stanley Prison attempted suicide on August 26. After being rescued, he was sent to a public hospital for treatment and was certified dead today (August 29).Hong Kong – Sick person in custody dies in public hospital
A 83-year-old male remand person in custody of Siu Lam Psychiatric Centre died in a public hospital today (May 8) morning.
On May 3, the person in custody was sent to a public hospital due to suspected delirium and physical discomfort. During hospitalisation, his condition deteriorated and he was certified dead at 5.24am today.
The case has been reported to the Police. A death inquest will be held by the Coroner’s Court.
The person in custody was remanded at Siu Lam Psychiatric Centre for the offence of assault occasioning actual bodily harm in April 2022.
Hong Kong – Persons in custody participate in Christmas activities (with photos)
The Correctional Services Department has arranged for persons in custody (PICs) to attend activities during the Christmas festive period.
The Catholic Bishop of Hong Kong, the Most Reverend Stephen Chow, accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner of Correctional Services, Mr Wong Kwok-hing; the Correctional Services Chaplain, Deacon Edwin Ng; and Chief Superintendent, Mr Leung Tsan-ming, visited Stanley Prison and presided at a Christmas liturgy of the Word today (December 25) to share his faith and Christmas blessings with participating PICs. He also went to the prison hospital to convey his sympathy and support to the patients.
Furthermore, the Archbishop of Hong Kong, the Most Reverend Andrew Chan, presided at a Christmas service in Pak Sha Wan Correctional Institution on December 23 to preach and share religious messages with PICs. He also visited the institution hospital to show his love and care to the patients.
Through the Correctional Services Chaplain, voluntary chaplains and visitors from religious organisations, a wide range of spiritual and social services are offered to those PICs who wish to participate regardless of their religious affiliation. The services include visits, teaching, counselling, religious worship and recreational activities.
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