Suicide prevention: prisons
Whilst the suicide rate in prisons has declined since 2016, it is still significantly higher than in the general population
The Offender Management Bill. (Bill 9 of 2006-7). House of Commons Library Research Paper 06/62
The Offender Management Bill (Bill 9 of 2006-7) (291 KB , PDF)
The Offender Management Bill. (Bill 9 of 2006-7). House of Commons Library Research Paper 06/62
The Offender Management Bill (Bill 9 of 2006-7) (291 KB , PDF)
Whilst the suicide rate in prisons has declined since 2016, it is still significantly higher than in the general population
On 25 July the House of Commons will debate a draft order which would change the automatic release point for standard determinate sentences from 50% to 40%.
Prison populations in England and Wales are projected overtake prison capacity. Progress to increase capacity has been slow, and other solutions may be needed.