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Record numbers are dying in Scottish prisons, reveals new study

A major new research study has found the number of people dying in prison surged to a record number of 64 in 2024, a 60% increase on the previous year, making Scotland's mortality rate among the highest in Europe.
STV News · 6d

Custody deaths in Scotland hit record high as prison mortality soars 60%

New research finds 64 people died while in prison last year, making Scotland's mortality rate one of the highest in Europe.
The Scottish Sun · 1d

Scale of drugs epidemic in Scotland’s jails revealed as deadly substances wreak havoc behind bars

A DRUGS “epidemic” in jails has seen the number of lags testing positive hit more than a thousand in just three years. Scottish Prison Service data shows 329 prisoners failed mandatory tests last
Scottish Legal News · 6d

Scottish prison mortality rate now higher than Azerbaijan and Moldova

Scottish prisons had the highest mortality rate in Europe last year as prison death rose by 60 per cent to reach a record 64, according to new research. An annual report from the Scottish Centre for C
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Deaths in Scottish prisons among highest in Europe

Deaths in Scotland's prisons have increased by 60% in the past year ... health concerns being treated as "drug seeking behaviour" and signs of declining mental health "not being acted upon". She added: "When we looked at international comparators our ...
Daily Record on MSN.com · 5d

Fuming locals living near noisy women's jail forced to sell up and move

Justice Secretary says the timeline for proposed solutions will be shared as soon as possible - but some locals have up and left, while others are experiencing mental health issues.
The Herald · 6d

Prison deaths in Scotland soar to record high, study finds

A record number of people died in Scotland's prisons last year, according to major new research published today.
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New book explains the public health costs of prisons and policing

To start with, could you give some examples of the types of health concerns that are most commonly associated with prisons? Several studies have indicated that incarceration devastates the physical and mental health of prisoners as well as their families.
Icon for www.bbc.co.ukBBC · Dec 8, 2024

Responses to crime - Prison

HMP and YOI Stirling is Scotland’s women only prison. It has a young offenders institute, areas for intensive mental health support and a mother and baby centre. There are Community Custody ...
Icon for www.scotsman.comThe Scotsman · 6d

Scotland's prison death rate among highest in Europe after 'worrying' spike, researchers warn

The number of people dying in prison in Scotland surged to a record number ... all custody settings -including police custody, mental health facilities, immigration detention centres, and in ...
Daily Record on MSN.com · 6d

Death rate in Scotland's prisons among highest in Europe, report finds

Deaths rose from 40 in 2023 to 64 in 2024, with the majority of prison deaths caused by a health condition, suicide or were drug related, according to the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research.
The Ferret · 3d

Campaigners call for mental health ward deaths to be investigated

Only 11 of more than 1,000 deaths in Scottish mental health wards have been investigated, according to a new report by Glasgow University.
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Prison deaths in Scotland soar to record high, study finds

A record number of people died in Scotland's prisons last year ... the number of people who had died while in prison, police custody, in mental health facilities, in immigration detention centres ...
Icon for www.bbc.comBBC · 7d

Deaths in Scottish prisons among highest in Europe

William Brown, 16, and Katie Allan, 21, took their own lives in Polmont Young Offenders Institution Deaths in Scotland ... prison deaths with officers not adequately completing cell checks, health ...
Icon for phys.orgPhys.org · 26d

New book explains the public health costs of prisons and policing

Several studies have indicated that incarceration devastates the physical and mental health of prisoners as well as their families. Compared to the general population, incarcerated people ...
Icon for uk.news.yahoo.comYahoo News UK · 6d

Death rate in Scotland’s prisons among highest in Europe

The number of people dying in prison in Scotland has risen 60% in a year to 64 ... The majority of these – 138 – were among people detained on mental health grounds, 19 were after police contact, and a further three were in police custody.