Surge in number of people dying in prison
Safety in Custody Statistics reveal a 42% increase in the number of people dying in prison in the year to March 2021.
29th April 2021
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Safety in Custody Statistics reveal a 42% increase in the number of people dying in prison in the year to March 2021.
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