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<p>The publication of the Deaths of Offenders in the Community statistics for 2019-20
has been delayed following the introduction of a new method of data collection which
has necessitated further work to ensure that the data meets the required publication
standards. We intend to publish the statistics as soon as possible and will finalise
the date and pre-announce it in the near future.</p><p> </p><p>Information on deaths
of offenders in the community since March 2020 is not currently available, with the
exception of the limited number of deaths that are specifically related to COVID-19,
which are reported in the HMPPS COVID-19 Statistics. Preparation for the next annual
publication will begin early in the new year to ensure that publication is timely.
This forms part of a wider programme to improve our data on deaths of offenders in
the community to better inform work preventing such deaths.</p>
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