A damning report into West Lothian’s privately-run Addiewell Prison has said there is a “critical concern” about a lack of experienced staff
Forty per cent of inmates told inspectors they had been abused, threatened, bullied or assaulted by staff, prompting safety fears.
HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland (HMIPS) visited HMP Addiewell in West Lothian in November last year and released a report on its findings on Thursday, raising significant concerns about the “enduring challenges” impacting the safety and security of the facility.
