Prisons3 days agoThe prisoners whose listening saves lives in jail Prisoners volunteering for the Samaritans provide life-saving support to their fellow inmates. 3 days ago26 Jun 2026Big changes proposed to reduce Scotland's prison populationThe changes would see fewer criminals jailed and hundreds of prisoners get out of jail earlier in an attempt to tackle the prisons overcrowding crisis. 26 Jun 202626 Jun 2026New CCTV footage contradicts prison death evidenceFootage of Allan Marshall, who died after being restrained by prison officers, has been obtained by the BBC.26 Jun 202626 Jun 2026William will no longer benefit from prison rentHe has asked for the sum, in the millions, to be removed from the income he receives from the Duchy.26 Jun 202625 Jun 2026Further delay to completion of £209m HMP HighlandThe new jail being built in Inverness was originally to be finished in 2020.25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026Island prison to be investigated by UK inspectorHome Affairs vice-president John Gollop says "we actually need to know what the issues are".25 Jun 202623 Jun 2026Trans inmates leaving women's prisons following court rulingJohn Swinney confirms he will not appeal the judgement that prisoners should be housed according to biological sex.23 Jun 202623 Jun 2026'Our son's killer is posting online from prison'Joshua Hall’s parents say seeing his killer post on social media from prison is illegal and cruel.23 Jun 202622 Jun 2026'Considerable improvements' at troubled prisonThe prison is "noticeably more ordered", but the use of force and self-harm rates have increased.22 Jun 2026...
