3.3 Deaths in Prison All deaths in prison must be reported to the JICS, and in 2008 1 155 such reports were received, 66 of which were related to unnatural deaths. The JICS is concerned about the definition of unnatural and natural deaths - many 'natural' deaths may be the result of officials' failure to provide care that may have prevented the death. Between March and April 2009 9 inmates died, allegedly at the hands of officials, yet the report is silent on deaths resulting from assaults by officials.