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Jail suicide figure equals record

PUBLISHED December 31, 2004
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Suicides in English and Welsh prisons in 2004 have matched the highest level recorded two years ago, Home Office figures show.

Ninety-five inmates killed themselves, including 13 women - a higher proportion than among male prisoners.
This month, MPs warned jails were too often used to hold those with a history of mental illness and addiction.

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