§ Baroness Gould of Potternewtonasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many offences of (a) murder, (b) manslaughter, (c) wounding with intent, (d) grievous bodily harm, (e) actual bodily harm, (f) rape, (g) arson, (h) assault and (g) theft have been committed by serving prisoners on (i) other prisoners, (ii) prison officers and (iii) other staff in each of the past 10 years.
Homicides1 and Offences proved at prison adjudications2. England and Wales 1984–1993 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 31993 Homicides1 (inmate on inmate) Murder — — — — — — — 1 1 — Manslaughter 1 — 2 — — — 1 1 1 — Assaults on: officers/staff 1,190 1,477 1,428 1,327 1,396 1,665 1,850 2,026 2,307 2,835 inmate } 41,865 42,007 42,015 42,221 42,116 41,971 1,917 1,944 2,060 2,346 others 34 92 91 141 Improper taking of any article5 3,905 4,152 3,980 3,552 4,027 2,065 1,256 1,125 974 l,005 Intentionally or recklessly setting fire to the prison or property 7— 7— 7— 7— 7— 6352 433 328 434 768 1Information on homicide is subject to revision as a result of further court proceedings. 2Including attempted offences and inciting or assisting offences. 3Provisional. 4The distinction between assaults on inmates and others is not available before 1990. 5Prior to April 1989 the offence was "stealing". 6April to December. 7— Not available.