The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Most shocking moments of Brookside as Liverpool soap returns to TV

The show was axed back in 2003

Liverpool Echo · Jan 29, 2023

Isla Bryson: Movement of violent transgender prisoners 'paused' in Scotland after row over rapist who attended Ayrshire College

Classmates of Isla Bryson reacted furiously to the news they had shared the same course as the rapist, who was convicted last week.

Daily Record · Jan 29, 2023

Movement of all transgender prisoners halted in Scotland as 'urgent' review ordered

Scotland's Justice Secretary Keith Brown has confirmed transgender prisoners with a history of violence against women will not serve their sentences with female jail mates

Daily Mirror · Jan 29, 2023

Urgent review into movement of transgender prisoners ordered – Keith Brown

Keith Brown said the rule will include those guilty of sexual violence towards women.

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2023

Tiffany Scott to remain in men's jail as prison bosses launch 'urgent review' of trans cases

The Record first reported how Tiffany Scott - who stalked a 13-year-old girl while known as Andrew Burns - was set to be transferred to a jail that aligns with her chosen gender.

Daily Record · Jan 29, 2023

Scottish Prison Service halts movement of all transgender prisoners while rules are reviewed

The Scottish Prison Service has paused the movement of all transgender prisoners while it carries out an “urgent review”.

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2023

Trans convicts with history of violence against women won't be housed in female jail

Keith Brown has announced measures to be put in place while the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is conducting a review of the policy on trans inmates

The National (Scotland) · Jan 29, 2023

Calls for second trans prisoner to be blocked from serving sentence in women's jail

The Scottish Tories have urged Nicola Sturgeon to personally intervene in the case of a trans prisoner who has applied to be housed in a female jail

The National (Scotland) · Jan 29, 2023

Prison officer smuggled drugs into HMP Shotts after 'bonding' with Glasgow sword killer

Mother-of-two Heather McKenzie was working at the high security jail when she supplied inmate Maryhill Park killer Zak Malavin and others with drugs, including cocaine.

Glasgow Live · Jan 29, 2023

Inside 'hair and beauty school' at Irish women's prison named after Scissor Sister killers

Exclusive: The salon – named Head and Shoulders after star pupils Scissor Sisters Linda and Charlotte Mulhall – teaches manicures, facials and how to apply makeup.

Irish Mirror · Jan 29, 2023