from fighting among detainees and another 2 cases due to falling accident at the lockup’s bathroom. The statistics also show injuries due to foul play by police have led to 2 cases of death. The establishment of Coroner’s Court in every state is seen as a positive step to investigate the factors of deaths in custody comprehensively. The scope of the court assists in determining whether the deaths occur due to misuse of power by the police or health problems suffered by the detainees. Chapter 4 – Management and Facilities of the Infrastructure in the Lock-ups: Observation The visit to lock-ups concludes that there are numerous of problems and difficulties such as inefficient ventilation system, overcrowded lock-ups and limited space for sleeping as well as poor quality of prepared food which does not conform with the standards set out in national law or regulations and international standards, for example in the Nelson Mandela Rules. This is happening due to financial constraints and bureaucracy which complicate the maintenance and improvement of the lock-ups. Chapter 5 – Health Issues and Other Factors of Death: Observation Based on the death statistics and feedback from PDRM during the visits, the Commission affirms that the main cause of deaths in police custody is related to health reasons, followed by the deaths caused by detainees own actions and foul play by the police. As there have been no medical officers who handle the medical screening on detainees, it further complicates the lock-up administration to evaluate the health status and healthcare needed though it is compulsory to carry out medical screening when a suspect is detained as stated in Lock-up Rules 1953. Besides, PDRM personnel are not trained to give emergency aid if needed. These factors have influenced the deaths in custody due to the ongoing constraints.

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