Tag: scottish prison service

Billy Bragg become's Saughton Jail prisoner's guitar hero

Shaun Milne - August 2, 2010

By Amanda Keenan WHEN told they would be facing the music for their crimes, it’s doubtful if any of the inmates at one of Scotland’s...

Prisoners enjoying home visits once a fortnight

Deadline News Journalist - July 4, 2010

By Martin Graham SCOTTISH prisoners are enjoying regular holidays at home while they serve out their sentences, despite a string of absconders failing to return...

Fury over barbecue fun-day for dangerous prisoners

Deadline News Journalist - July 4, 2010

By Zoë Keown SOME of Scotland’s foulest sex offenders and murders will be feasting on burgers and ice-cream at a special summer barbecue later this...

Inmates get laptops to plan release appeals

Deadline News Journalist - June 27, 2010

By Michael MacLeod CRIMINALS have been granted access to laptop computers in Scottish prison cells. Inmates are restricted to using the devices to prepare legal documents...

Killer’s Bebo boasts that prison is like a “hotel”

Deadline News Journalist - May 11, 2010

AN EVIL killer who smashed his victim’s head in with a paving stone has been using a mobile phone smuggled into jail to post...

Addiewell staff lost control after riot squad charged in

Deadline News Journalist - January 26, 2010

By Rory Reynolds OFFICIALS have denied reports of a full-scale riot at what has been branded Scotland’s plushest prison. Two prison guards were taken to hospital...

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