US EditionDeaths in prison increase by 30% compared to previous 12 months
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Deaths in prison increase by 30% compared to previous 12 months
31 July 2025 The latest official Safety in Custody statistics highlight a deeply concerning 30% increase of deaths in prison compared to the previous 12 months as well as the highest rate of self-harm since records began in 2004. In the 12 months to June 2025, 401 people died in prison, compared to 308 in the previous 12 months. The increase was reflective of a rise in deaths classified as natural causes and awaiting further information. INQUE…
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