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�In detail:�Prisons in the UK
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Social characteristics

Almost half of prisoners ran away as a child - compared to 11% of the general population.

About one in three female and half of male prisoners were excluded from school and a majority have no qualifications.

Less than 5% of the general population have two or more mental disorders, compared to 72% of male and 70% of female sentenced prisoners.

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