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Progressive organisations to launch joint nation-wide campaign against the BJP before the Lok Sabha polls

Progressive organizations unite to defeat BJP, opposing laws and rules implemented by the Union government.

The Hindu · Jan 25, 2024

Move to revoke ban on cultivation of eucalyptus opposed

Strongly opposing the move by the State Government to revoke bank on cultivating Eucalyptus, National Committee for Protection of Natural Resources (NCPNR) and Samaj Parivarthan Samudaya (SPS) have said that the move would threaten the fragile ecosystem.

The Hindu · Jan 16, 2024

Humza Yousaf to raise Scottish Prison Service crown immunity with Rishi Sunak

HUMZA Yousaf is planning to raise the issue of the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) still having crown immunity with the Prime Minister amid a key…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 15, 2024

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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

The National (Scotland) · Jan 11, 2024

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…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 8, 2024

‘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…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 5, 2023

Manhunt launched after Scottish prisoner escapes from custody

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

The National (Scotland) · Nov 23, 2023

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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…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2023

Ministers to apologise in person to abuse victims, inquiry hears

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

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

Scottish prisons criticised over handling of inmates in solitary confinement

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

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2023

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 · Jul 9, 2023

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 · Jul 2, 2023

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.

Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023

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 · Jun 12, 2023

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Glasgow Live · Jun 4, 2023

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.

Daily Record · Jun 4, 2023

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.

Daily Record · Jun 4, 2023

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.

Edinburgh Live · May 31, 2023

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.

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Daily Record · May 29, 2023

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 · May 24, 2023

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 · May 21, 2023

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.

Daily Record · May 18, 2023

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 · May 4, 2023

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

The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2023

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 · May 4, 2023

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

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