Scottish Prison Service

Jen Inglis, mother of Calum Inglis holds a picture of him outside the Crown Office, Edinburgh after meeting the then Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC

Prison operator and NHS board admit criminal charges over inmate's death from Covid

Relatives of Calum Inglis have spoken of their "horror” at his death, after the company which runs HMP Addiewell and the Lothian health board admitted criminal charges in relation to the 34-year-old’s death

SNP MSP David Linden is convener of Holyrood's criminal justice committee and is not afraid to ask tough questions.

SNP MSP David Linden is convener of Holyrood's criminal justice committee and is not afraid to ask tough questions.

Why is everyone at Holyrood talking about the SNP's David Linden?

Former justice secretary Angela Constance and her successor Neil Gray.

Former justice secretary Angela Constance and her successor Neil Gray.

WATCH: Furious SNP MSP rebuke Neil Gray over 'concealing' prison riot

Scotland’s prison estate has been struggling under the weight of overcrowding in recent years

Scotland’s prison estate has been struggling under the weight of overcrowding in recent years

Scottish Government

Scottish Government considers 'temporary modular accommodation' to house prisoners

Early release of prisoners

Top judges warn SNP plan to free serious offenders early could put public at risk

Scottish Prison Service

Excrement smeared on prison walls not cleaned for three days, MSPs told

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell pictured arriving at the High Court in Edinburgh in May this year.

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell pictured arriving at the High Court in Edinburgh in May this year.

Should Peter Murrell really be in prison for SNP embezzlement?

Caroline Glachan

Woman convicted of murdering schoolgirl Caroline Glachan dies in prison

Under the current policy, judges are discouraged from issuing custodial sentences of less than a year

Under the current policy, judges are discouraged from issuing custodial sentences of less than a year

Early release of prisoners

Tory says overcrowded Scottish prisons are SNP's 'problem of own making'

Kayden Moy was fatally stabbed on a North Ayrshire beach last year

Kayden Moy was fatally stabbed on a North Ayrshire beach last year

Kayden Moy killer appears to boast about murder in HMP Polmont rap video

A co-founder of the Prison Expert Group warns the system is on the brink of ‘eruption’ because

A co-founder of the Prison Expert Group warns the system is on the brink of ‘eruption’ because

For Women Scotland

SPS refuses to say if trans women still allowed in female prison estate

Scotland’s prison estate has been struggling under the weight of overcrowding in recent years

Scotland’s prison estate has been struggling under the weight of overcrowding in recent years

Early release of prisoners

Sweeping changes proposed to ease chronic overcrowding in Scottish prisons

Barlinnie prison, Glasgow

Barlinnie prison, Glasgow

Scottish Prison Service

Scotland breaking UN rules on prisoner rights, says inspector

William Kimm, 91, of HMP Low Moss, died on May 4, 2026.

William Kimm, 91, of HMP Low Moss, died on May 4, 2026.

Probe launched after man, 91, dies while in custody at Scottish prison

Campaigners from For Women Scotland demonstrating outside the Scottish Parliament

Campaigners from For Women Scotland demonstrating outside the Scottish Parliament

For Women Scotland

Scots prisons won't change trans policy until 'judgment is carefully considered'

For Women Scotland

Taxpayers are the real losers of the Scottish Government's trans prison policy

The case was considered by the Court of Session in Edinburgh (Jane Barlow/PA)

The case was considered by the Court of Session in Edinburgh (Jane Barlow/PA)

Court of Session

Court of Session rules Scottish Government trans prison policy is unlawful

Barlinnie prison cartoon

Barlinnie prison cartoon

Barlinnie Prison

Today's Herald cartoon is on reaction to plans to Barlinnie being listed

Barlinnie Prison in Glasgow

Barlinnie Prison in Glasgow

Scottish Prison Service

Scottish Prison Service challenges decision to grant A-listed status to Barlinnie

The recent bidding process for an important prison education contract highlights concerns about the uneven application of Fair Work principles.

The recent bidding process for an important prison education contract highlights concerns about the uneven application of Fair Work principles.

Colleges concerned about the costs of Fair Work applied unfairly

Prisoners are to have phones in their cells

Prisoners are to have phones in their cells

Scottish Prison Service

Stark warning over prison numbers as union highlights 'breaking point'

The incident took place at HMP Kilmarnock

The incident took place at HMP Kilmarnock

New report lays bare the state of overcrowding in Scottish prison

Rev Douglas Creighton has helped to develop a 'groundbreaking' bereavement programme for prisoners.

Rev Douglas Creighton has helped to develop a 'groundbreaking' bereavement programme for prisoners.

I went to prison last week: This is what I learned about grief behind bars

Scottish Prison Service

Trans prisoner at HMP Greenock charged after alleged sex assault on female inmate

2026 Holyrood election

Scottish Green candidate sparks outrage with call to abolish prisons

Angela Constance

Human rights watchdog seeks urgent talks with ministers over trans prison policy

Almost 1,600 assaults were reported by staff.

Almost 1,600 assaults were reported by staff.

Angela Constance

Hundreds of officers quit overcrowded and dangerous prisons on medical grounds

Susan Smith (L) and Marion Calder, directors of 'For Women Scotland' cheer as they leave the

Susan Smith (L) and Marion Calder, directors of 'For Women Scotland' cheer as they leave the

Court of Session

Scottish ministers settle £392,500 legal bill after For Women Scotland court defeat

Calls for review into SPS trans prisoner policy

Calls for review into SPS trans prisoner policy

Court of Session

Human rights watchdog urged to challenge prisons trans policy after court admission

Co-directors of For Women Scotland (left to right) Trina Budge, Marion Calder and Susan Smith outside Parliament House in Edinburgh

Co-directors of For Women Scotland (left to right) Trina Budge, Marion Calder and Susan Smith outside Parliament House in Edinburgh

Court of Session

Court hears blanket ban on trans women in jails would increase suicide risk

The EHRC has said the prison policy creates

The EHRC has said the prison policy creates

For Women Scotland

UK watchdog questions Scottish trans prison policy over 'single-sex spaces'

For Women Scotland outside the Supreme Court in London.

For Women Scotland outside the Supreme Court in London.

For Women Scotland

RECAP: Scottish Government defend trans prison policy in For Women Scotland case

Rhona Hotchkiss said women are at serious risk by being housed in the same prison as transgender women who are biologically male.

Rhona Hotchkiss said women are at serious risk by being housed in the same prison as transgender women who are biologically male.

For Women Scotland

Ex-prison governor warns court transgender prisoners are 'serious risk' to women

The For Women Scotland judicial review against the Scottish Government's prison policy began.

The For Women Scotland judicial review against the Scottish Government's prison policy began.

For Women Scotland

Key points as For Women Scotland condemn Scottish Government's trans prison policy

The planned anti-misogyny law has rekindled the trans debate

The planned anti-misogyny law has rekindled the trans debate

For Women Scotland

Scotland's transgender prison policy row with For Women Scotland explained

Etizolam was found in Stevenson's bloodstream.

Etizolam was found in Stevenson's bloodstream.

Inmate died after overdose on cocktail of illicit drugs, Fatal Accident Inquiry finds

Campaigners from For Women Scotland demonstrating outside the Scottish Parliament.

Campaigners from For Women Scotland demonstrating outside the Scottish Parliament.

For Women Scotland

Scotland's trans prison policy treats vulnerable women as 'pawns for political gain'

The Scottish Government will defend its policy for managing transgender prisoners in the Court of Session.

The Scottish Government will defend its policy for managing transgender prisoners in the Court of Session.

For Women Scotland

Why For Women Scotland's transgender prison court challenge is complicated

Images for a feature on Cornton Vale womens Prison at Stirling which is focusing on female Young Offenders. *****These women must not be identified*****

Images for a feature on Cornton Vale womens Prison at Stirling which is focusing on female Young Offenders. *****These women must not be identified*****

For Women Scotland

SNP ministers accused of trying to silence female ex-con ahead of trans prison case

The Scottish Government will be in court next month to defend its transgender prison policy.

The Scottish Government will be in court next month to defend its transgender prison policy.

For Women Scotland

SNP ministers: Banning trans prisoners from female jails would 'breach human rights'

Campaigners from For Women Scotland demonstrating outside the Scottish Parliament last year.

Campaigners from For Women Scotland demonstrating outside the Scottish Parliament last year.

Swinney dismisses confusion over legal intervention into For Women Scotland case

The first batch of early release begins today

The first batch of early release begins today

Early release of prisoners

Dozens of prisoners set to be released early as part of new scheme

HMP Grampian in Peterhead.

HMP Grampian in Peterhead.

Man hired at Scottish prison despite prior conivction for drug smuggling

The First Minister rules out rise in income tax before Holyrood 2026.

The First Minister rules out rise in income tax before Holyrood 2026.

For Women Scotland

Legal experts challenge Swinney's silence over For Women Scotland trans prisoner case

The Scottish Prison Service said 27 inmates had been accidentally released since 2022

The Scottish Prison Service said 27 inmates had been accidentally released since 2022

Early release of prisoners

Dozens of prisoners mistakenly released in Scotland in last three years, figures show

The report by HM Inspectorate of Prisons said overcrowding affects “every aspect of prison life”

The report by HM Inspectorate of Prisons said overcrowding affects “every aspect of prison life”

Chronic overcrowding ‘paralysing’ Scottish prison system, inspectors warn

Scotland’s prisons have been struggling with overcrowding for years, with a new record high reached last month (Danny Lawson/PA)

Scotland’s prisons have been struggling with overcrowding for years, with a new record high reached last month (Danny Lawson/PA)

Scottish Prison Service

Capacity of new prisons not enough for current inmate numbers

C Hall at Barlinnie prison in Glasgow

C Hall at Barlinnie prison in Glasgow

Scottish Prison Service

Prison officers in Scotland at 'crisis point' amid staffing and overcrowding issues

The record high prison population was reached on Tuesday (Danny Lawson/PA)

The record high prison population was reached on Tuesday (Danny Lawson/PA)

'An unfortunate landmark': Number of people in Scotland’s prisons hits record high

Angela Constance

'Total system chaos:' Overcrowding crisis will see more than 400 prisoners released

Conditions in Scotland’s largest jail are “shameful”, a senior prisons official has said.

Conditions in Scotland’s largest jail are “shameful”, a senior prisons official has said.

Barlinnie Prison

Conditions in Barlinnie ‘shameful’, says senior prisons official

Scotland prison population at highest level for over a decade

Scotland prison population at highest level for over a decade

Scottish Prison Service

Scotland prison population at highest level for over a decade

Scottish Government to fight FWS legal bid over schools and prisons trans guidance

Scottish Government to fight FWS legal bid over schools and prisons trans guidance

For Women Scotland

Scottish Government to fight FWS legal bid over schools and prisons trans guidance

A prison officer at the entrance to a cell in A hall at Barlinnie prison, Glasgow, pictured in

A prison officer at the entrance to a cell in A hall at Barlinnie prison, Glasgow, pictured in

Scottish Prison Service

Overcrowding to blame for most Scottish prison issues claims union