Self-Harm in UK Immigration detention

25% rise in actual self-harm in 2009 compared to 2008

There were 215 incidents (one every 1.6 days) of self-harm requiring medical treatment in 2009, compared to 179 incidents (one every 2 days) in 2008.

13% rise in number of detainees on self-harm at risk in 2009 compared to 2008

There were 1,588 detainees placed on 'Formal Self-Harm at Risk' in 2009, compared to 1,404 in 2008

[Source for all data, 'Freedom of Information Act 2000']

Self-Harm in Immigration Detention January to December 2009
 http://www.ncadc.org.uk/resources/self-harm2009.html

Self-Harm in Immigration Detention January to December 2008
 http://www.ncadc.org.uk/resources/self-harm2008.html


October/November/December 2009

Number of incidents of Self-Harm requiring medical treatment

October November December

Brook House 8 8 2

Campsfield House 0 2 1

Colnbrook 6 7 4

Dover 0 0 1

Dungavel 0 0 0

Harmondsworth 0 1 0

Haslar 0 0 0

Lindholme 0 0 0

Oakington 2 1 0

Tinsley House 1 1 0

Yarl's Wood 8 1 2

Total: 56



Number of individuals on Formal Self-Harm at Risk

October November December

Brook House 28 25 24

Campsfield House 15 11 18

Colnbrook 39 38 34

Dover 10 3 5

Dungavel 6 7 5

Harmondsworth 13 13 17

Haslar 3 4 1

Lindholme 1 0 0

Oakington 10 14 9

Tinsley House 2 7 4

Yarl's Wood 17 16 11

Total: 410


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