Gosport hospital drug deaths: Police identify 19 suspects
A new inquiry is looking into the deaths of hundreds of patients who had been given opiates.
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A new inquiry is looking into the deaths of hundreds of patients who had been given opiates.
The police investigation into Gosport War Memorial Hospital (pictured) was launched in Hampshire, after enquiries found hundreds of patients had their lives shortened through the use of opioids.
A police force is ordered to review its "insufficient" response to complaints of corruption.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has ordered Hampshire Constabulary to carry out an investigation into its 'insufficient' response to complaints of corruption.
Gosport hospital deaths: Families 'need Hillsborough-style inquests' Published image copyrightFamily handouts image captionThe families of Cliff Houghton, Dulcie Middleton, Brian Cunningham and Eva Page are calling for new inquests Relatives of patients who died after receiving "dangerous" levels of painkillers at Gosport War Memorial Hospital have called for new inquests. An inquiry found 456 patients died after being given opiate drugs at the hospital between 1987 and 2001, but no charges have ever been brought. Four families told the BBC they have requested judge-led "Hillsborough-style" h...