The Latest Breaking News from Linda Allan

Head of Scottish prisons says service should not be immune from prosecution

Lawyer Aamer Anwar has called for a meeting with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to push for the lifting of Crown immunity.

Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2025

Suicide prevention scheme launched in wake of Polmont deaths

THE Scottish Prison Service has apologised to the families of Katie Allan and William Lindsay, who took their own lives in Polmont Young…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 13, 2025

Suicide prevention strategy launched in wake of Polmont YOI deaths – SPS

SPS also committed to pilot ‘signs of life’ suicide prevention/monitoring technology in Polmont, with a report due by January 17 2026.

Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2025

Suicidal prisoners put in ‘torture cells’ instead of given care, inquiry told

Professor Linda Allan’s 21-year-old daughter Katie died in Polmont young offenders’ institution in 2018.

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023

Katie Allan's mum says daughter's tragic death has cost family thousands amid fight for answers

Linda Allan and husband Stuart may have to withdraw from a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of their daughter despite five years of tirelessly campaigning for answers.

Daily Record · Jul 12, 2023

Shock as family of Katie Allan who took her own life in Polmont prison could be forced to withdraw from inquiry

Katie Allan, 21, from Giffnock, and William Lindsay, 16, took their own lives while at Polmont prison. Katie's parents were informed their application for legal funding had been denied.

Glasgow Live · Jul 11, 2023

Katie Allan's mum pays tribute to daughter before hearing into Polmont death

Katie Allan, from Giffnock, died by suicide while serving a 16-month sentence for a drink driving offence at His Majesty's Young Offenders Institution Polmont near Falkirk.

Daily Record · Jul 11, 2023

Katie Allan's mum in heartbreaking tribute ahead of inquiry into tragic deaths at Polmont prison

Linda Allan said her daughter Katie is "by their sides" as the first hearing in a Fatal Accident Inquiry into her death as well as that of 16-year-old William Lindsay is held at Falkirk Sheriff Court.

Glasgow Live · Jul 11, 2023

Deaths of two Scots teens at young offenders institution to be probed by sheriff

Katie Allan, 21, and William Lindsay, 16, died just months apart while in custody at Polmont Young Offenders in 2018.

Daily Record · May 30, 2023

Scottish mums death after surgery at Fife hospital 'preventable' inquiry finds

Linda Allan, 59, died at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy after suffering an adverse reaction to an anti-inflammatory drug - which could have been avoided, according to a new inquiry.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 2, 2023