This statistic shows a distribution of hanging/self-strangulation self-inflicted deaths among prisoners in custody in England and Wales in 2019, by ligature used. The majority of such suicides were enabled by the use of bedding materials.
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GOV.UK. (January 30, 2020). Distribution of hanging/self-strangulation self-inflicted deaths among prisoners in England and Wales in 2019, by ligature used [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/314790/self-inflicted-deaths-hanging-ligature-used-england-wales/
GOV.UK. "Distribution of hanging/self-strangulation self-inflicted deaths among prisoners in England and Wales in 2019, by ligature used." Chart. January 30, 2020. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 31, 2026. /statistics/314790/self-inflicted-deaths-hanging-ligature-used-england-wales/
GOV.UK. (2020). Distribution of hanging/self-strangulation self-inflicted deaths among prisoners in England and Wales in 2019, by ligature used. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 31, 2026. /statistics/314790/self-inflicted-deaths-hanging-ligature-used-england-wales/
GOV.UK. "Distribution of Hanging/Self-strangulation Self-inflicted Deaths among Prisoners in England and Wales in 2019, by Ligature Used." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 30 Jan 2020, /statistics/314790/self-inflicted-deaths-hanging-ligature-used-england-wales/
GOV.UK, Distribution of hanging/self-strangulation self-inflicted deaths among prisoners in England and Wales in 2019, by ligature used ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, /statistics/314790/self-inflicted-deaths-hanging-ligature-used-england-wales/ (last visited July 31, 2026)
Distribution of hanging/self-strangulation self-inflicted deaths among prisoners in England and Wales in 2019, by ligature used [Graph], GOV.UK, January 30, 2020. [Online]. Available: /statistics/314790/self-inflicted-deaths-hanging-ligature-used-england-wales/