Suicide prevention: prisons
Whilst the suicide rate in prisons has declined since 2016, it is still significantly higher than in the general population
This note suggests further reading on the subject of women in prisons.
Women in prisons: a select bibliography (60 KB , PDF)
This note suggests further reading on the subject of women in prisons.
Women in prisons: a select bibliography (60 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.