The Ministry of Justice has published the latest Safety in Custody statistics which cover deaths, self-harm and assaults in prison custody in England and Wales.
The Howard League, which has led a successful campaign to reduce child arrests, has analysed its figures following the findings of the Lammy Review, an independent review of the treatment of, and outcomes for, BAME individuals in the criminal justice system.
Disproportionate numbers of black and minority ethnic children, and children from Gypsy, Romany or Traveller communities are held in custody. Children with disabilities and mental and emotional health problems, and with backgrounds in local authority care are also held in high numbers.