The population remains stubbornly high despite the fact that hundreds of prisoners have been freed early since November.

THE family of the latest “deeply troubling” teen death at Scotland’s young offenders jail deserves answers over his tragic passing. Daniel Kerr, 19, died in a suspected suicide at Polmont a year ...

The introduction of body-worn cameras to monitor confrontations between staff and prisoners in Scottish prisons is reportedly being resisted by prison officers who fear the recordings will be used ...

Prisoners at privately run HMP Addiewell post videos from their cells, showing men apparently out of their nut on Spice and ...

Tribunal judge recognises Army veteran’s beliefs as ‘protected’ but backs company as he failed to comply with policy ...

An early release scheme intended to relieve prison overcrowding in Scotland saw 40 per cent of eligible prisoners blocked ...

A prisoner was found dead in his jail cell hours after making a 999 call, it’s been claimed. Greg Duffy, 28, passed away at ...

GLASGOW — The jailing of hundreds of Scottish gangsters has left prison staff playing what has been described as "a daily game of chess" as they try to keep violent rivals apart. The Scottish Prison ...

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Prison governors have blocked 40% of inmates being freed early under an emergency government scheme, ruling them too high risk, figures show. The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) released 286 prisoners ...