Prison deaths in Britain are reaching record heights
Deaths in British prisons are reaching record heights, according to official government figures. In the first half of 2015, there were 135 deaths in prisons across the UK. If that trend continues, that number will reach 270 by the end of the year, surpassing 242 in 2014. Read more on the Independent.
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This chart shows prison deaths in England and Wales from 1995 to August 2015.
Number of deaths in prison custody in England and Wales from 1978 to 2024
Number of self-inflicted deaths in prison custody in England and Wales from 1978 to 2025
Public sector expenditure on prisons in the United Kingdom from 2011/12 to 2025/26 (in billion GBP)
Rate of self-inflicted female deaths during prison custody per 1,000 prisoners in England and Wales from 2010 to 2019
Number of self-inflicted deaths among prisoners in custody in England and Wales in 2019, by nationality type
Number of prison officers in England and Wales from 2010 to 2025 (in 1,000s)
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