Prison reformers have expressed alarm at reports on Barlinnie prison being a place pf "fear and stagnation". Emma Jardine, of Howard League Scotland, spoke out after a damning report suggested ...

Our team of journalists explored a myriad of issues impacting the prison estate, including further delays to a £1 billion pound replacement to Glasgow’s HMP Barlinnie. During the week-long ...

Inspectors have described Scotland's notorious HMP Barlinnie as being in a "wretchedly poor state" while operating at 30% ...

The HMIPS recommendation was made in its inspection report for Scotland’s largest prison, Barlinnie in Glasgow, which praised the “impressive” efforts to support trans criminals’ efforts ...

The Scottish government has committed to building a new prison to replace Barlinnie on the outskirts of Glasgow. It is due to be competed in 2028 at a cost nearly near £1bn. A week-long HMIPS ...

Barlinnie jail is unacceptably ... “The sensory room was an excellent resource where families and children could access a quiet space. “A ‘Healthy Dads / Healthy Kids’ initiative was testament to a ...