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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sarah Ward

Family welcome prosecution of private prison where inmate died of Covid-19

Jen Inglis, the mother of Calum Inglis, holds a picture of him (Andrew Milligan/PA) - (PA Wire)

Scotland’s top law officer has instructed the criminal prosecution of a private prison over allegations of failing to manage the medical care of an inmate with Covid-19 who died alone in his cell.

Calum Inglis, 34, was serving a short sentence in HMP Addiewell when he tested positive for Covid-19 on October 12, 2021.

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