Suicide and Self-harm in Prison (England)

Part of PRAYERS - [Mr Christopher Chope in the Chair] – in Westminster Hall at 11:15 am on 1 March 2017.

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Photo of Rupa Huq Rupa Huq Shadow Minister (Home Office) (Crime and Prevention) 11:15, 1 March 2017

I am encouraged by the Minister’s comments. Is he aware of figures from De Montfort University that show that 46% of women in custody have previously attempted suicide and that women in the criminal justice system on average die 16 years younger than their counterparts? Will he acknowledge that that issue should be part of the ongoing dialogue that is needed between the mental health and the criminal justice systems?