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Glasgow's Barlinnie prison A-listed status to be challenged in appeal

The decision to grant A-listed status to HMP Barlinnie has been challenged by the Scottish Prison Service amid concerns it could impede regeneration…

The National (Scotland)

Judge orders ‘evil Jesus’ who plotted to kill lawyer to be moved to secure unit

Martin Ready, 42, is currently being held on remand at HMP Barlinnie.

Evening Standard

John Swinney tears into 'despicable' Scottish Tory pandering to Reform in FMQs clash

FIRST Minister John Swinney slammed Russell Findlay for his “despicable” politics pandering to Refrom UK as the Scottish Tory leader referred to…

The National (Scotland)

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Barlinnie at risk of ‘catastrophic failure’ as new prison delayed for two years

The governor of Scotland’s largest prison has warned it faces a “catastrophic failure” if the completion date for the 140-year-old jail’s…

The National (Scotland)

Barlinnie prisoner dies in cell days after describing horrific 'flashback' to 999 operator

A Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Jason Watson heard how police call handlers struggled to get through to the Glasgow prison after receiving a concerning call.

Glasgow Live

Lockerbie bomber wrote letter from Barlinnie claiming Nelson Mandela supported his release

Abdelbaset al-Megrahi wrote an impassioned plea for help while in Barlinnie jail.

Daily Record

Barlinnie prisoner dies behind bars after being convicted of abusing young boys

James Bradie passed away at the Glasgow jail two and a half years into a sentence imposed by Glasgow High Court in 2020, police have been informed and a Fatal Accident Inquiry will be held.

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Humza Yousaf pledges to investigate soaring cost of Barlinnie prison replacement

The Victorian prison in the east end of Glasgow is no longer fit for purpose but the cost of a replacement has rocketed.

Daily Record

Barlinnie prisoner found dead in cell two days after arrest on Glasgow street

A Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Stephen Masson this week heard that his body was found inside his cell at D Hall by a prison offcer carrying out checks.

Glasgow Live

Barlinnie prisoner injured in shower room attack by Glasgow murderer

Glasgow Sheriff Court heard today that Andrew Palfreman set about Ahmed Badreldin in a row over banging walls and doors at the jail while he was awaiting trial for killing Barry MacLachlan in Lambhill.

Glasgow Live

Barlinnie prisoner took out 'contract' on rival days before taking his own life

A Fatal Accident Inquiry has heard that Paul Hamilton took out a 'contract' on a rival that he had clashed with inside the prison days before he took his own life.

Glasgow Live

Death of Barlinnie prisoner at 34 will be investigated by inquiry

A fatal accident inquiry scheduled to be held at Glasgow Sheriff Court will examine the circumstances surrounding the death of 34-year-old Jason Watson at the Glasgow jail.

Glasgow Live

Hanged at Barlinnie - criminals who met their maker at the end of a noose

10 men were hanged by the neck until they were dead during the 14 years executions were carried out at the Glasgow prison. In the first of our series we take a look at four of their stories.

Glasgow Live

Dumbarton band releases new single based on Glasgow Barlinnie prison

The song was written by guitarist Ewan, on tales his grandmother told him of the prison from when she stayed in Riddrie.

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Glasgow Live

Notorious Barlinnie sex offender back behind bars days after release

Gary Travers has a string of convictions for sexual offences dating back to 1996, including committing an indecent act outside a woman's home after cutting wires to her security lights.

Glasgow Live

When a prisoner escaped Glasgow's Barlinnie Jail 'in Governor's breeks'

There have been many jailbreaks in the long history of Glasgow’s HMP Barlinnie over the years, but few quite so bold as the time a prisoner escaped wearing the Governor’s breeks.

The Independent UK

HMP Barlinnie gets first prison body scanner in Scotland in efforts to curb smuggling

Device instantly reveals contraband such as drugs, weapons and mobile phones

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