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Scotland's prison chief clashes with Tory MSP over transgender inmate policy

SCOTLAND’S prison chief clashed with a Tory MSP as a Holyrood committee heard evidence on new guidance for transgender prisoners.Tory MSP as a

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Staff took 16-year-old off suicide watch hours before death, inquiry told

A 16-year-old who took his own life in Polmont Young Offenders Institution had been removed from suicide watch hours earlier, a fatal accident…

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‘Individualised’ approach planned for transgender people in custody policy

Transgender prisoners with a history of violence against women can be placed in the female estate if they are deemed to not present an…

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Manhunt launched after Scottish prisoner escapes from custody

POLICE are searching for a prisoner who escaped custody while under escort in Scotland ...

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Ministers want to apologise in person to child abuse victims, inquiry hears

Scottish Government ministers and agencies want to apologise to victims of child abuse within settings they had a responsibility for managing, an…

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Ministers to apologise in person to abuse victims, inquiry hears

The eighth phase of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry started on Tuesday.

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Scottish prisons criticised over handling of inmates in solitary confinement

Inspectorate calls for urgent improvements, particularly in treatment of prisoners with mental health problems

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Scotland’s £240m prisoner transfer contract under review amid collapse fears

Due to staff shortages, outsourcing giant GEOAmey has been missing up to 50 transfers per week, crippling the courts.

Daily Record

Trans rapist Isla Bryson 'victim of hate crimes in jail' and complains of being treated like 'monster'

The notorious inmate, who only transitioned while on bail, says they have become a victim of transphobic attacks in prison.

Daily Record

Despite shootings, poll finds Seattle residents think schools are generally safe

In the past school year, the Seattle Public Schools community mourned the loss of a 17-year-old senior who was shot in the hallways of Ingraham High School. More recently, gun violence near Garfield and Nova high schools propelled school closures and lockdowns.

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Top lawyer slams prison service's death immunity and calls on FM to remove 'licence to kill'

Aamer Anwar believes the Scottish Prison Service should be prosecuted for health and safety failures over the deaths of Katie Allan and William Lindsay at Polmont Young Offenders Institution

Daily Record

Glasgow mum of daughter who died in custody blasts 'lies and insults'

A joint fatal accident inquiry was launched into the deaths of Katie Allan and teenager William Lindsay, who both took their lives within months of each other at Polmont Young Offenders Institution.

Glasgow Live

Scots prison bosses warn cash crisis could scupper plans for new Barlinnie

Barlinnie has been marked for closure by 2026, with plans to replace it with the new state-of-the-art HMP Glasgow on the outskirts of the city.

Daily Record

Mum of tragic Katie Allan blasts ‘lies and insults’ since death in custody

A joint fatal accident inquiry was announced last week into the deaths of Katie Allan and teenager William Lindsay, who both took their lives at Polmont Young Offenders Institution.

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Tragic deaths of Scottish youngsters in custody to be investigated by a sheriff

Katie Allan, 21, and William Lindsay, 16, both took their own lives at Polmont Young Offenders Institution in 2018. Their families have bemoaned the delay in a hearing taking place and have called for justice.

Daily Record

Landlines to replace mobile phones in Scots prisons after devices used to arrange gangland crimes

Handsets were handed out to inmates to keep them connected with loved ones during the pandemic.

Daily Record

Stirling residents given chance to have first glimpse of new prison

Locals are being given the chance to get a first glimpse inside Stirling’s new prison. HMP & YOI Cornton Vale has been a part of the local community for years. And now, as the Scottish Prison Service transitions to the opening of the new HMP &a

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Trans butcher Andrew Miller should remain in male prison after sentencing, says Humza Yousaf

The child was kidnapped and sexually assaulted by Andrew Miller, also known as Amy George, at his home in the Borders.

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Daily Record

Humza Yousaf confirms trans butcher Andrew Miller is being kept in male prison

The First Minister described Miller's crimes as "disgusting and abhorrent" after the trans butcher pled guilty in court today.

Daily Record

Prisoners at Addiewell jail tell of 'bullying and abuse' by staff

HM Inspectorate Prisons for Scotland have concerns about the safety and security of the facility

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Safety fears for inmates of Scottish prison after report reveals abuse from staff

A LARGE portion of inmates at a Scottish prison told inspectors they had been abused, threatened, bullied or assaulted by members of staff.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian prison inmates report being 'abused, bullied and threatened' by staff

A damning report by HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland found that nearly half of inmates at HMP Addiewell have been threatened, bullied or assaulted by staff, prompting safety fears

Daily Record

Transgender Scots killer to request gender reassignment surgery on NHS while in jail for murder

Paris Green was sentenced to life in 2013 for the murder of Robert Shankland, 45, who she battered to death with two accomplices.

The National (Scotland)

Drones being used to smuggle drugs into Scottish prisons

CRIMINALS are increasingly using drones in their latest ploy to smuggle drugs and phones into Scotland’s prisons...

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh prisoner who watched inmate being dragged to his death vows to help with new probe

A new police investigation has been launched into the death of Allan Marshall at HMP Edinburgh where the prisoner watched the scandal unfold.

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