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May 4, 2020

New figures show record levels of self-harm and high numbers of deaths in prison

The government must show political courage and rapidly reduce the prison population to save lives, says INQUEST.
October 30, 2019

World Medical Association reaffirms opposition to euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide

After an intensive process of consultation with physicians and non physicians around the world, the WMA has adopted a revised Declaration on Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide.
September 4, 2019

Don’t forget the girls, says suicide prevention charity

Suicide rates among the under 25s have increased in recent years, particularly 10 to 24 year-old females where the rate has increased significantly since 2012.
August 22, 2019

Howard League responds to Pentonville prison inspection

The Howard League says keeping men cooped up in overcrowded cells with nothing to do will not help them to lead crime-free lives on release.
July 24, 2019

Universal Credit should come with a health warning, says Select Committee

So-called natural migration is trapping benefit claimants in the DWP 'lobster pot', struggling with a sudden drop in income and with no way back, says the Work and Pensions Committee.
June 19, 2019

Inquest into death of Marcus McGuire highlights failings at HMP Birmingham

The family of a man who died in prison says he was criminalised for mental ill health, and throughout his life was failed by the systems in place to protect him.
June 6, 2019

Disabled activists release report on Universal Credit

Disabled People Against Cuts has released a report detailing "the reality of universal credit", in response to the DWP's advertising campaign.
June 3, 2019

Inquest opens into first of five deaths in a month at HMP Nottingham

In January 2018 inspectors found the prison to be fundamentally unsafe for the third time in a row.
June 1, 2019

Research finds rising self-harm rates suggest financial crisis may have hit middle-aged men hardest

Self-harm in middle-aged men increased significantly following the 2008 financial crisis, according to a study led by researchers at The University of Manchester.
April 9, 2019

Suicide prevention charity welcomes new online safety strategy

Suicide prevention charity welcomes new online Safety Strategy as a "step in the right direction".