The overall number of recorded deaths, and the rate per relevant population, has declined significantly in prisons since 1997. However, there has been no statistically significant change in the overall number of police custody deaths since 1990. The overall trend masks the long-term decline in Category 1 police custody deaths. Category 2 deaths (which include...

As well as reporting on longer terms trends in deaths in custody, the report presents information on the 31 deaths in prison and 22 deaths in police custody and custody-related operations that occurred in 2006. There is a separate section on motor vehicle pursuit and police shooting deaths.

Jacqueline Joudo summarises the annual report from the National Deaths in Custody Program, and shows trends in prison and police custody and in police operations. Most deaths now occur in prison, from natural causes, but there is also an increasing trend of deaths during police operations. Figures comparing Indigenous and non-Indigenous deaths are presented.

In this report Jacqueline Joudo and Marissa Veld provide an overview of the characteristics of the 67 deaths in police or prison custody in Australia in 2004, including Indigenous status. They also present an analysis of prison deaths since 1980 and police custody deaths since 1990. For the first time details are also given of...

The NDICP examines the circumstances of deaths in prison, police custody and juvenile detention around Australia on an ongoing basis. The purpose of monitoring deaths in custody is to provide accurate, up-to-date information that will contribute to public policy discussion in this important area, and to increase public understanding of the issues. It also allows...