Overcrowded Scots prisons gripped by 'increasing levels of drugs misuse and violence'

The Prison Officers' Association blamed the influence of organised criminal gangs operating behind bars for deteriorating ...
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'Prisoner release is only a short-term solution'

Barlinnie's deputy governor Jim Beaton expects staff at the new prison to work with smaller "communities" of about 20 prisoners "The first couple of days, I'll be nervous. I'll probably not want to ...
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Glasgow's Barlinnie prison staff took over 9000 sick days in record year

Prison staff at Glasgow's HMP Barlinnie took over 9000 sick days with the Scottish prison service facing a ticking timebomb. In the first 10 months of last year, more than 65,000 working days were ...
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Barlinnie jail in 'wretchedly poor state' - inspectors

Inspectors have described Scotland's largest prison as being in a "wretchedly poor state" while operating at 30% over capacity. HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland (HMIPS) said it "strongly urged" ...
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Barlinnie prison officer jailed for sexually assaulting inmates

Glasgow Sheriff Court heard Brian Johnstone, 60, from Greenock, repeatedly attacked the men in their cells. The victims, aged 26 and 35, were also both assaulted by Johnstone in the showers. Sheriff ...
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Fears that HMP Glasgow 'not fit for purpose' amid growing overcrowding crisis

The capacity expected to be added to the Scottish prison estate with the construction of two facilities will not be enough to house the current population. The current design capacity of the estate is ...
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Inside Barlinnie Series 1 - Episode Guide, Ratings & Streaming

After 142 years, HMP Barlinnie is closing its doors. The prison is Scotland’s largest jail and houses over 1,400 inmates in five gigantic Victorian halls. Albanian drug dealer Robert fights ...