Violence, self-harm and drugs: Shock figures lay bare crisis facing Britain's prisons
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Ministry of Justice figures reveal soaring violence and self-harm rates in UK prisons due to overcrowding, with 73,804 self-harm incidents and 28,292 assaults in a year.
44% rise in drug finds, 107% increase in drugs-related equipment discoveries contribute to violence and self-harm within UK prisons.
The crisis in UK prisons is exacerbated by overcrowding, lack of riot officers, and an increase in incidents of violent concerted indiscipline and hostage situations.
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