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Scots cons get “mindfulness” training in bid to reduce violence

SOME of Scotland’s most dangerous prisoners have been taking part in yoga classes and doing breathing exercises in a bid to control their violent...

Scots prisoners spend 90% of jail time doing nothing

IDLE Scottish prisoners are spending more than 90% of their time in jail doing nothing. Inmates at some of Scotland’s busiest jails devote almost 22...

Polmont branded a ‘holiday camp’ by young offenders

PRISONERS have compared Scotland’s largest young offenders institution to a “holiday camp with whatever you need”, and say they often prefer life on the...

Polmont young offenders institute “verging on mayhem”

INMATES at Scotland’s prison for young offenders are committing hundreds of offences a month in an environment “verging on mayhem”, according to new...

Teenager dies in Polmont custody

A Fatal Accident Inquiry is to be held after prison chiefs revealed a 19-year-old boy died in custody at Polmont Young Offenders Institute on...

Buckfast brewers pressured to remove caffeine

By Rory Reynolds THE makers of Buckfast are under pressure to remove caffeine from its recipe after new figures linked the drink to crime. Research shows...

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