Prisoners: Self-harm
Commons · Question 1763 · Tabled 15 May 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 22 May 2026
Question
Asked by Helen Morgan
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the rate of incidences of self-harm is among (a) prisoners with IPP sentences and (b) the general prison population.
Answer
Answered by Jake Richards, 22 May 2026
While public protection is our number one priority, we are working with organisations and campaign groups to support those still serving these sentences, including through access to mental health support and rehabilitation programmes.In the 12 months to D...