Scotland begins early release of nearly 400 prisoners aiming to ease overcrowding challenges within prison system. Early Prisoner Release in Scotland Aims to Ease Overcrowding Scotland plans to reduce its prison population. The government thinks it will drop by about 5%. Prisoners will be released in three groups; the first group goes out between Tuesday…
A man remains imprisoned years after stealing a phone, due to an IPP sentence despite reforms. Phone Theft Led to Half Lifetime in Prison IPP Sentence Anguish A man named Leroy Douglas is still in prison. He stole a phone back in 2005 because he was addicted to drugs, and was given an Indeterminate Sentence…
Prison faces scrutiny after three suicides in 19 days. Coroner cites poor investigation transparency and unsafe conditions. Prison Accused of Lacking Candour After Three Deaths in 19 Days A coroner criticized prison officials’ honesty regarding three suicides at HMP Lowdham Grange, a men’s prison, within 19 days. The coroner found that failures contributed to the…
Governor defends early releases due to overcrowding at Barlinnie Prison, citing potential system failures and safety concerns. Barlinnie Governor Defends Early Prisoner Releases Amid Overcrowding Okay, listen to this. Most prisoners with sentences under four years get out sooner. Now, they only serve 40% instead of 50%. Barlinnie is a huge prison in Scotland. It…