Inspectors have described Scotland's largest prison as being in a "wretchedly poor state" while operating at 30% over ...

Scotland's largest prison is in a “wretchedly poor state”, according to a review. HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland (HMIPS) found that the prison's infrastructure “represents a barrier to safety ...

Inspectors have 'strongly urged' the Scottish Government to tackle the 'fundamental problem' of overcrowding at the prison.

Survey pinpoints threats and attacks by "bully" officers at Scotland's biggest jail. Inspectors claim overcrowding is causing ...

HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland (HMIPS) notes the 143-year-old prison regularly houses more than 1,300 inmates ...

MORE than half of prisoners at Scotland’s largest jail have seen staff bullying or attacking other inmates, according to a ...

Prison reformers have expressed alarm at reports on Barlinnie prison ... most inmates are sharing a cell designed for one. Jardine said a pre-inspection support by HM Inspectorate of Prisons ...