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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.

Edinburgh Live

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

Daily Record

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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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

Daily Record

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.

The National (Scotland)

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

Edinburgh Live

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.

Daily Record

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...

The National (Scotland)

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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Daily Record

Prisoner who watched Allan Marshall being dragged to his death in jail 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.

Tribune News Service

Why Seattle schools are hinging student success on Black male achievement

SEATTLE — During a math lesson on dividing decimals at Hawthorne Elementary School, 11-year-old Imran Ali said the material didn't click for him until his fifth grade teacher taught it using felt blocks. It was easier, he said, to count out real-life objects instead of grappling with abstract numbers in…

Glasgow Live

Lanarkshire prison officer who smuggled drugs into jail for convicted murderer locked up

Heather McKenzie was snared during a corruption probe into staff at HMP Shotts. The 31-year-old had befriended murderer Zak Malavin, who is currently serving a life sentence.

The Guardian - UK

Lady Martha Bruce obituary

Governor of Scotland’s only all-female prison whose military career shaped her pioneering approach to women in custody

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The National (Scotland)

Prison service boss 'not at liberty to say' who made Isla Bryson decision

THE HEAD of the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is “not at liberty to say” who made the decision to send a transgender double rapist to a…

The Independent UK

Prison service chief ‘not at liberty to say’ who made Isla Bryson decision

The transgender rapist was initially taken to a female-only jail to await sentencing.

Daily Record

Scottish prison boss refuses to say who sanctioned Isla Bryson transfer to Cornton Vale

The head of the Scottish Prison Service denied she was leant on by SNP ministers to ensure trans rapist Bryson was transferred to a men's prison following public outrage.

Daily Record

Trans killer locked up with women for six years in Scots prison fears she would not survive men's jail

Sophie Eastwood, formerly known as Daniel, has beenheld among female prisoners in Cornton Vale since 2017 but fears being moved.

Edinburgh Live

Two Edinburgh inmates accidentally released from prison due to 'human error'

It is believed that the two prisoners who were being held at HMP Edinburgh, located on Stenhouse Road, were non-violent offenders and were quickly taken back to the penitentiary.

Evening Standard

Transgender prisoners in Scotland to be placed according to birth gender after Isla Bryson outcry

Isla Bryson was found guilty of raping two women in 2016 and 2019 in Clydebank and Glasgow before changing gender

The Independent UK

Scotland to house trans prisoners based on birth gender in U-turn on Sturgeon policy

Decision is switch from previous inclusive policy that prioritised social gender over biological gender

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