Numerous attempts to address overcrowding have failed to make a long-term impact and the population has reached critical ...

Scotland's prison population has reached a new record high, despite the emergency early release of more than 500 convicted criminals. On Tuesday, 8,452 people were being held in the country's jails.

Scotland MSPs voted in favor of releasing many prisoners early to address overcrowding in Scottish jails, in a meeting of the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday. Approximately 550 prisoners are ...

My guide through the stark corridors of HMP Edinburgh; I speak to the minister in a small meeting room in the administrative wing of the prison.

The death of a Barlinnie prisoner who took his own life was due to systematic failings and could have been avoided. Michael Charlton died in his cell at the prison on October 28, 2019. The 34-year-old ...

Scottish Conservatives have announced plans to send prisoners overseas to complete their sentences – with leader Russell Findlay insisting the “common sense” move could end the SNP’s “reckless” policy ...

LONDON — Hundreds of prisoners will be freed in Scotland as part of a broader emergency response to ease the burden of overcrowded prisons across the United Kingdom. Subscribe to read this story ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The new HMP Glasgow will have a sleek, modern look, according to architects Holmes Miller - SPS/Holmes Miller Scotland’s new £1 ...

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A transgender prisoner has been charged with sexually assaulting a fellow inmate at a Scottish jail.

Scotland's prison population has reached a record high. The number of people in custody has been rising for many months and on Tuesday hit 8,430. That number surpasses the previous record of 8,420 set ...