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Mum of tragic Katie Allan blasts ‘lies and insults’ since death in custody

A joint fatal accident inquiry was announced last week into the deaths of Katie Allan and teenager William Lindsay, who both took their lives at Polmont Young Offenders Institution.

Daily Record

Tragic deaths of Scottish youngsters in custody to be investigated by a sheriff

Katie Allan, 21, and William Lindsay, 16, both took their own lives at Polmont Young Offenders Institution in 2018. Their families have bemoaned the delay in a hearing taking place and have called for justice.

Edinburgh Live

Joint fatal accident inquiry due into deaths of two young people in custody

Katie Allan and William Lindsay died in 2018.

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Deaths of two Scots teens at young offenders institution to be probed by sheriff

Katie Allan, 21, and William Lindsay, 16, died just months apart while in custody at Polmont Young Offenders in 2018.

Daily Record

Shameless inmates joke Addiewell prison is like 'hotel' in TikTok video

Shameless inmates filmed themselves on a smuggled phone

Daily Record

Shameless Scots prisoners film rap video behind bars on smuggled smartphone

The shameless inmates filmed themselves rapping and dancing at HMP Addiewell in the video uploaded to TikTok.

Daily Record

Stirling residents given chance to have first glimpse of new prison

Locals are being given the chance to get a first glimpse inside Stirling’s new prison. HMP & YOI Cornton Vale has been a part of the local community for years. And now, as the Scottish Prison Service transitions to the opening of the new HMP &a

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Prisoners at Addiewell jail tell of 'bullying and abuse' by staff

HM Inspectorate Prisons for Scotland have concerns about the safety and security of the facility

Daily Record

Safety fears for inmates of Scottish prison after report reveals abuse from staff

A LARGE portion of inmates at a Scottish prison told inspectors they had been abused, threatened, bullied or assaulted by members of staff.

The National (Scotland)

Death of 33-year-old inmate at Low Moss jail confirmed by prison service

The Scottish Prison Service says a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Kieran McGinlay will be held after he passed away at the Bishopbriggs prison earlier this month.

Glasgow Live

Edinburgh prisoner demands NHS sex-change op while serving life term for murder

Paris Green tied up and battered her 45-year-old victim to death alongside two accomplices in a cruel and barbaric assault which a judge said "beggared belief".

Edinburgh Live

Drones being used to smuggle drugs into Scottish prisons

CRIMINALS are increasingly using drones in their latest ploy to smuggle drugs and phones into Scotland’s prisons...

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