Left Party Inquires About Deaths in Custody Since 2022
Berlin, February 10, 2025 – The Left Party has submitted a parliamentary inquiry to the federal government, requesting information on deaths that have occurred in custody since the beginning of 2022. The inquiry seeks to shed light on the circumstances surrounding these fatalities and to identify any patterns or systemic issues.
According to the inquiry, there have been at least 15 deaths in custody in Germany since January 2022. These include individuals who died in prisons, police custody, and psychiatric institutions. The causes of death vary widely, including suicide, medical conditions, and injuries sustained during interactions with law enforcement officials.
The Left Party’s inquiry seeks to obtain detailed information on each of these cases, including the circumstances of the arrest, the conditions of detention, and the medical treatment provided. The party also wants to know whether any investigations have been launched into these deaths and what measures have been taken to prevent future incidents.
“These deaths raise serious questions about the treatment of people in custody and the adequacy of safeguards to protect their health and well-being,” said Ulla Jelpke, a member of the Left Party’s parliamentary group. “We believe that the public has a right to know the full extent of the problem and what steps are being taken to address it.”
The parliamentary inquiry is expected to draw attention to the issue of deaths in custody and prompt further scrutiny by the government and civil society organizations. It is also likely to fuel calls for reforms to improve the conditions of detention and provide better protection for those in custody.
The federal government has yet to respond officially to the Left Party’s inquiry. However, the issue of deaths in custody has been a matter of concern for human rights groups and legal experts for many years. In 2021, the UN Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment called on Germany to take steps to prevent deaths in custody and ensure accountability for such incidents.
Linke fragt nach Todesfällen in Haft seit 2022
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