Prison Reform

Scotland Jails See Early Prisoner Releases Under New Scheme

Scotland Jails See Early Prisoner Releases Under New Scheme

Early release program starts in Scotland. Convicts exited jails to reduce overcrowding with emergency laws. Scotland Jails See Early Prisoner Releases Under New Scheme Some prisoners left jail in Scotland as an early release program began. Convicts exited HMP Edinburgh today, Tuesday, February 18th, with the goal to reduce overcrowding. Up to 390 inmates could…

HMP Durham Struggles With Drugs, Violence, Report Shows

HMP Durham Struggles With Drugs, Violence, Report Shows

Report reveals HMP Durham failed to improve on drug use, violence. Prisoner safety remains a major concern. HMP Durham Struggles With Drugs, Violence, Report Shows A report says Durham prison failed to fix key issues. Drug use and violence have become major concerns. Incidents among prisoners are much higher now. Inspectors visited HMP Durham in…