Conviction records? - England

[Yvonne Donnellon]

Hi

I have recently found the cremation record for my 1st cousin, once removed,  Joseph Keating, which shows he died in Walton Prison, Liverpool, 30th May 1983, aged 43.  I've found a public record which would suggest he took his own life.
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/493975/deaths-in-custody-table.pdf

How can I find out what he was in prison for?  I know newspaper archives are the obvious place to start but I don't have a subscription to any of these sites. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance.

[CaroleW]

As far as I know - the 100yr rule would apply to sight/release of those records

You may be able to locate an inquest or coroners record at Liverpool RO which may give some info

[Yvonne Donnellon]

As far as I know - the 100yr rule would apply to sight/release of those records

You may be able to locate an inquest or coroners record at Liverpool RO which may give some info

Why would the 100 year rule apply? Aren't convictions a public record, they are published in the media every day?

[ShaunJ]

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You need Liverpool Echo 14 December 1982, page 7, final column

and Liverpool Echo 14 June 1962 page 3 final column re previous serious offences

[Jebber]

Try searching The National Archives Discovery. I located trial details of someone tried for attempted murder, the documents, including photos of injuries sustained by  the victim, were released to the public domain after fifteen years.

[Yvonne Donnellon]

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You need Liverpool Echo 14 December 1982, page 7, final column

and Liverpool Echo 14 June 1962 page 3 final column re previous serious offences

Sorry I asked now!    Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

[Gibel]

My understanding is that most deaths in custody go to inquest, the death certificate will show the cause of death. The inquest may be reported in the paper.

[Yvonne Donnellon]

My understanding is that most deaths in custody go to inquest, the death certificate will show the cause of death. The inquest may be reported in the paper.

I know he killed himself, how isn't important to me.  What I really wanted to know was why he was in prison which I now know unfortunately.

[Tickettyboo]

My understanding is that most deaths in custody go to inquest, the death certificate will show the cause of death. The inquest may be reported in the paper.

And it was
Liverpool Echo 23 Sept 1983
page 15 col 1



Boo