Scots prisons face rising threat from increased overcrowding, violence and drone-delivered drugs

Scots prisons face rising threat from increased overcrowding, violence and drone-delivered drugs …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>

JAILS are under threat from rising overcrowding, cases of violence, and drones flying in drugs, politicians have been warned.

Growing issues that the country’s prison estate is facing have been highlighted at Holyrood.

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SPS boss Theresa Medhursthas has warned MSPs about Scotland’s prison estateCredit: John KirkbyHMP Barlinnie recorded the highest number of attacks on prison officers

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HMP Barlinnie recorded the highest number of attacks on prison officersCredit: Alamy

Scottish Prison Service chief executive Teresa Medhurst outlined the problems before the criminal…

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