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Sixteen prison officers at Maghaberry jail have been suspended from duty following an inquiry sparked by the death of an inmate last August.Sixteen prison officers at Maghaberry jail have been suspended from duty following an inquiry sparked by the death of an inmate last August.
Night custody arrangements at the jail are being reviewed, based on initial findings by the Prisoner Ombudsman's investigation into the death.Night custody arrangements at the jail are being reviewed, based on initial findings by the Prisoner Ombudsman's investigation into the death.
The suspensions are not directly linked to the man's suicide, and some of those suspended were not on duty at the time.The suspensions are not directly linked to the man's suicide, and some of those suspended were not on duty at the time.
Night guard duties at the prison are carried out by around 90 staff.
Both men and women officers are among those being disciplined.Both men and women officers are among those being disciplined.
One member of staff was initially charged with gross misconduct and suspended in August.One member of staff was initially charged with gross misconduct and suspended in August.