The North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) was cleared of corporate manslaughter following the tragic suicide of 22-year-old Alice Figueiredo, who had a history of self-harm. Despite repeated suicide attempts, critical safety oversights occurred — particularly the failure to remove dangerous plastic items from communal toilets used by Figueiredo. Ward manager Benjamin Aninakwa was found guilty of neglecting reasonable care for patient safety. The case raises serious concerns about mental health facility protocols and the treatment provided to vulnerable patients.
The jury deliberated for 125 hours and 22 minutes to reach their verdicts. Jurors found NELFT not responsible for Alice Figueiredo’s death but recognized safety failures.
The trust had failed to ensure the safety of a non-employee, whose tragic death highlighted significant lapses in the mental healthcare system and patient safety oversight.
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