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Originally Posted by marney

Then there was Fred West, depressed I expect OR GUILTY.

I THINK YOU HAVE COPLETELY TAKEN THIS QUOTE OF CONTEXT. NEVER MIND.

You do realise that current statistics from the department of justice show that of people remanded in custody to await trial just over 20% of them are later released after charges were dropped or are found innocent at trial?

http://www.straightstatistics.org/ar...other-innocent
http://www.ws3.prisonreform.web.baig...on.asp?id=2125

Another interesting fact is that all people who are remanded into custody are put on suicide watch after an initial medical assessment if they show any signs of neurological disorder? Given that 58% of remanded prisoners do show such signs that is a lot of innocent people put on suicide watch.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datab...-uk-statistics
http://www.mind.org.uk/help/rights_a...justice_system

Being put on suicide watch isnt an indicator of guilt nor is actually attempting or committing suicide as your posts seem to indicate.

Being placed in custody and having all liberty removed as well as the stress of being accused of a crime and potentially being found guilty at trial even though you may be innocent is enough to affect the balance of even the sanest and most honest person's mind.