Written questions

Prisons: Self-harm

Commons · Question 1764 · 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 steps he is taking to reduce self-harm in prison.

Answer

Answered by Jake Richards, 22 May 2026

Individualised support through a case management process is provided for prisoners identified as being at risk of self-harm. This approach places a strong emphasis on identifying an individual’s risks, triggers and protective factors and establishing mean...