#Scottish Prison Service

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www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Scottish prison officer wins payout after inhaling drugs used by inmates

A prison warden in Scotland won a payout from the Scottish Prison Service after suffering long-term health problems from inhaling drugs used by inmates.
Drug taking among inmates is a major issue in Scottish prisons, with concerns about wardens being exposed to second-hand smoke from substances like Spice. [ more ]
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5 months ago
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Trans women with record of hurting women to be sent to male prisons

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has updated its policy to state that trans women with a history of harming or threatening women will be held in male prison facilities, with exceptions only in exceptional circumstances.
This policy update comes after the conviction of trans woman Isla Bryson, who was initially placed in a female prison facility but later moved to an all-male prison due to public outcry. [ more ]
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