The increasing level of self-harm in the female estate over the last decade is alarming and while the number of self-inflicted deaths is low, even one death is one too many. We recognise that the MoJ and HMPPS are working to address self-harm levels across the female estate and welcome the ongoing work to improve the Assessment, Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT) process, and roll out the Offender Management in Custody Model. We note that the revised ACCT process is still relatively new, and...

The increasing level of self-harm in the female estate over the last decade is alarming and while the number of self-inflicted deaths is low, even one death is one too many. We recognise that the MoJ and HMPPS are working to address self-harm levels across the female estate and welcome the ongoing work to improve the Assessment, Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT) process, and roll out the Offender Management in Custody Model. We note that the revised ACCT process is still relatively new, and there is not yet an evidence base to determine whether it will contribute to reduced levels of self-harm. The Ministry of Justice should set out how it Type: recommendation | Number: 18 | Paragraph: 116 | Response status: accepted Government response: We accept this recommendation. MoJ has now concluded its internal review into the use of the power to remand defendants for their own protection under the Bail Act 1976. The Government has set out proposed reforms in the draft Mental Health Bill, p