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

The project to replace Scotland's most notorious prison has doubled in cost and is running years behind schedule.

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

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

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

In their recent report on Barlinnie, HMIPS noted nearly two ... HMIPS said in its report: “The need for a replacement prison through the planned new HMP Glasgow remains overwhelming and urgent.

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

The Scottish Government has already committed to building a new prison to replace Barlinnie on the outskirts of the city which is set to cost nearly £1 billion. It is expected to be built by 2028 - ...

Inspectors have described Scotland’s largest prison as being in a “wretchedly poor state”, following an investigative series into the state ...