Prisons3 hrs agoBig changes proposed to reduce Scotland's prison populationThe changes would see fewer criminals jailed and hundreds of prisoners get out of jail earlier in an attempt to tackle the prisons overcrowding crisis. 3 hrs ago4 hrs agoFurther delay to completion of £209m HMP HighlandThe new jail being built in Inverness was originally to be finished in 2020.4 hrs ago11 hrs agoIsland prison to be investigated by UK inspectorHome Affairs vice-president John Gollop says "we actually need to know what the issues are".11 hrs ago2 days agoTrans inmates leaving women's prisons following court rulingJohn Swinney confirms he will not appeal the judgement that prisoners should be housed according to biological sex.2 days ago2 days ago'Our son's killer is posting online from prison'Joshua Hall’s parents say seeing his killer post on social media from prison is illegal and cruel.2 days ago3 days ago'Considerable improvements' at troubled prisonThe prison is "noticeably more ordered", but the use of force and self-harm rates have increased.3 days ago7 days agoEx-detective sentenced over prison drone drug dropsProhibited items were flown into prisons in Northamptonshire and Leicestershire, police say.7 days ago17 Jun 2026'Selling items made by prisoners helps their rehabilitation'One man says he will leave prison with a job offer owing to the skills he learned in the workshop.17 Jun 202611 Jun 2026Why Scotland's newest prison has colourful wallsThe Scottish Prison Service says careful thought was given to the design of HMP Highland.11 Jun 2026...
