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For many people, self-harm can be a difficult behaviour to understand. It also comes with a lot of stigma.

‘Incredibly concerning’ figures symptomatic of ‘enormous strain’ on prisons, chief inspector tells The Independent

Ahead of the home secretary's address to Tory conference later, Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg was asked about the asylum system.

Inquests into self-inflicted deaths in prison have been delayed, Labour MP Andy Slaughter says

Inquests into self-inflicted deaths in prison have been delayed, meaning important lessons have not been learned, Labour MP Andy Slaughter said.

Inquests flag up gaps in the care of prisoners in relation to at least nine deaths in custody since 2021

The new official strategy commits to lowering suicide rates – which is good – but much of the funding is old, says Julie Bentley, chief executive of Samaritans

Ministers pledge to reverse rising deaths and self-harm among young and to aid other at-risk groups

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