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SELF-HARM has become so prevalent at the infamous Yarl’s Wood immigrant removal facility that medics have to be called in at least once a week, the Home Office revealed yesterday.
Newly published figures show that in 2014 there were 61 incidents of self-harm which required medical treatment, while in 2013 there were 74.
However, the figures only cover those incidents in which medical attention was given, leading to concerns that they may only be the tip of the iceberg.
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