RELEASE-D is a study examining the deaths among people released from prison in Scotland. We are comparing the causes and timings of death post release and comparing patterns to those seen among similar people who haven’t been in prison. Results are coming soon. Find out more here

This work is generously funded by the Chief Scientist Office Scotland (HIPS/2025/19), and we are grateful to colleagues at the Scottish Prison Service, Public Health Scotland and National Records Scotland for support in making the data available.

We pass on heartfelt thoughts to everyone who has lost someone, whether affected by imprisonment or not.