The HMP Prisons Justice Group has confirmed that another man, known as “Ollie”, has tragically lost his life on A3 wing at HMP Parc.

Ollie had reported chest pains for two days to prison healthcare staff before his death. However, despite his repeated pleas, Cwm Taf Health Board, which operates healthcare services at HMP Parc, failed to act. It is now understood that his death may be linked to an overdose.

Reports of Highly Potent ‘Killer Spice’ on A3

Information from inside HMP Parc suggests that a particularly strong batch of synthetic cannabis, known as “Killer Spice”, is currently circulating among prisoners. The potency of this batch is reportedly extreme, leading to an increased risk of severe medical complications and fatal overdoses.

With this latest tragedy, the confirmed number of deaths at HMP Parc has now reached 32 since February 2022—a shocking statistic that raises serious concerns over ongoing failures in prison management and healthcare intervention.

Operational Failures at HMP Parc

Despite the already high number of deaths at the facility, fundamental safeguarding measures were ignored in this latest case. There are serious operational failures that must be addressed immediately:

• Failure to act on medical complaints: Ollie repeatedly sought medical help for chest pains but was ignored.
• Negligence in night-time welfare checks: Staff must physically confirm inmates are breathing during night rounds—this did not happen.
• Handover staff failed their duty: When night staff left, the morning officer should have also checked on every prisoner’s welfare—this basic requirement was ignored once again.

The negligence of both the night staff and morning handover officers has led to another preventable death inside HMP Parc.

Calls for Immediate Action

The HMP Prisons Justice Group is demanding urgent accountability and action to prevent further loss of life:

1. The immediate resignation of the night staff and handover officer responsible for welfare checks.
2. The resignation of HMP Parc Director, Will Styles.
3. A full independent investigation into the systematic failures at HMP Parc.

After 32 confirmed deaths, the Ministry of Justice and the UK Government must be held accountable for their failure to act. How many more must die before meaningful intervention takes place?

A Crisis That Cannot Be Ignored

With repeated failures, an increasing death toll, and no response from those in power, the conditions at HMP Parc demand urgent national scrutiny. Lives are being lost while officials remain silent.

📌 This statement is based on information provided by HMP Prisons Justice Group.
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