UK Prisons Face Unprecedented Crisis with Soaring Violence and Self-Harm

New figures reveal alarming rise in assaults, self-harm, and drug use as overcrowding reaches critical levels.

Over 40% of adult prisons in England and Wales rated as 'of concern' or 'serious concern'.
Violence in prisons has surged with 28,292 incidents, a 27% increase in the past year.
Self-harm incidents have hit a record high with 73,804 cases, occurring every seven minutes.
Overcrowding has worsened for the third consecutive year, with nearly a quarter of prisons over capacity.
Justice Secretary announces early release of 5,500 prisoners to alleviate overcrowding.