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“Despite being earmarked for closure, Victorian-era HMP Barlinnie in Glasgow - or Bar-L as it is known - may be used to tackle the prison overcrowding crisis as a ‘last resort’.”

“… have previously made clear, the size and complexity of the prison population is unsustainable and poses a significant risk to the safety of both those living and working in our establishments.’ Scotland’s jails have been in the grip of a severe over-crowding…”

“- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Prison bosses have drawn up plans to place two inmates in pre-fabricated cells built for one, prompting security concerns.”

“The controversial Progression Model scheme – designed to ease overcrowding in prisons by releasing thousands of perpetrators early – swung into action this week with the first 700 prisoners walking free.”

“The controversial Progression Model scheme – designed to ease overcrowding in prisons by releasing thousands of perpetrators early – swung into action this week with the first 700 prisoners walking free.”

“The Government insists early release is necessary to relieve the prisons crisis.”

“Under the controversial plan to ease prison overcrowding, they will leave prison after serving just one-third of their sentence behind bars, rather than half.”

“Labour has been accused of betraying rape gang victims by delaying plans for tougher sentences for child rapists due to prison overcrowding.”

“Even before he started throwing open jail doors across the country this week, Andy Burnham’s attitude to the penal crisis appeared decidedly offhand.”

“In May 2024, it emerged sheriffs had been urged by Scotland’s top judge to send fewer criminals to jail for short sentences amid a prison overcrowding crisis.”

“The early release scheme was introduced in September 2024 amid an overcrowding crisis in the country's jails.”

“- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Police chiefs are warning that the prisons crisis will lead to a rise in violent crime, as overcrowding causes more criminals to be let back onto the streets.”

“- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Prison governors have voiced alarm over the 'revolving door' of criminals being released early – as a minister defended Andy Burnham's latest scheme to ease overcrowding in jails.”