In numbers: violence and self harm in prison laid bare in new figures
Briefly

Violence and self-harm in UK prisons have worsened due to the availability of drugs, evidenced by a 44% increase in annual drug finds. The most recent statistics for January to March 2024 show a 9% increase in self-harm rates, 18% surge in serious assaults, and a 24% rise in assaults on staff.
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