Harris Review debate on preventing deaths of young adults in custody

In July this year, the Harris Review published its report into self-inflicted deaths of 18–24 year olds  in custody. Ahead of the publication of the government’s response, the House of Lords will debate the review’s findings for the first time today (29 October).

The Prison Reform Trust has produced a briefing for peers and interested parties which can be downloaded by clicking here. The briefing highlights the need for early diversion into treatment and support; the importance of considering maturity, rather than age; the role of specialist training for staff working with young adults; and building on the successful reduction in youth custody numbers and crime over the last seven years.

You can watch the debate live on the Parliament website by clicking here, it should begin in the late afternoon on 29 October.