Gosport Hospital Deaths: 24 Suspects Identified in Opioid Scandal

Police investigation progresses as files are submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service for potential charges.

Operation Magenta is reviewing over 750 patient records and has taken 1,200 witness statements.
The investigation covers deaths at Gosport War Memorial Hospital between 1987 and 2001.
21 suspects face allegations of gross negligence manslaughter, while 3 are under investigation for health and safety violations.
Families have long awaited justice, with calls for a comprehensive inquest similar to the Hillsborough inquiry.
The 2018 report highlighted a culture of prescribing opioids without clinical justification, affecting over 450 patients.