Prisoners: Suicide

(asked on 2nd June 2020) - View Source

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask Her Majesty's Government how many suicides there have been on the prison estate since 1 March.


Answered by
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Lord Keen of Elie
This question was answered on 16th June 2020

There have been four self-inflicted deaths in prisons in England and Wales in the period 1st - 31st March 2020. Our condolences are with the family and friends of the prisoners who have died.

These figures are derived from the HMPPS Deaths in Prison Custody database. As classification of deaths may change following an inquest or as new information emerges, numbers are subject to change. Self-inflicted deaths are classified as any death of a person who has apparently taken his or her own life irrespective of intent.

Data covering the period 1st April – 30th June is not yet available and will be published on 30th July.

The health and welfare of prisoners is a priority. Self-inflicted deaths remain a huge concern, and we must continue to make jails safer and ensure prisoners can access the support they need – which is why we are extending telephone access and providing dedicated support to each individual.

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