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Fury as violent trans inmate Tiffany Scott's death recorded as 'female'

The impact of Serious and Organised Crime Groups (SOCG) on establishments has been highlighted in BBC coverage. As the prison population has risen, so too has the number of SOCG affiliates and groups, with Governor in Charge Gilllian Walker describing it as a "daily game of chess" trying to keep violent rivals apart. Teresa Medhurst, chief executive of the Scottish Prison Service, said staff efforts to keep people safe in the face of this threat was a “heroic task”. Read more: https://www.bbc.co

Dozens of criminals freed early from Scots prisons locked back up within weeks

The pressure placed on prisons due to rising numbers has led coverage on BBC and STV this week. As the population rose to 8,359 on Tuesday, there were warnings of establishments approaching “crisis point”. The BBC reported that the number of people in custody was back above the level seen prior to Early Release in February. STV covered the issue of remand and how ten of Scotland’s prisons are now at red status. Teresa Medhurst, Chief Executive, told STV: “Safety is more compromised than it would

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Scottish Prison Service halts movement of trans inmates as it announces ‘urgent review’

Ex-boss of scandal hit Scots jail lands top job at SPS months after quitting