Official Statistics
Story of the prison population 1993 to 2020
A summary of what happened to the prison population between 1993 and 2020 and the major factors contributing to the changes.
Applies to England and Wales
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A report providing a summary of the changes in the prison population since 1993
The bulletin is produced and handled by the Ministry’s analytical professionals and production staff.
Published 29 October 2020