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Fears that HMP Glasgow 'not fit for purpose' amid growing overcrowding crisis

New facilities will add 464 places but Scottish Labour warns overcrowding will persist with 8,391 inmates exceeding operational capacity by over 300, despite £1 billion investment.

Summary by Glasgow Times
The capacity expected to be added to the Scottish prison estate with the construction of two facilities will not be enough to house the current population.

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'Unacceptable conditions': Serious concerns raised about overcrowding at prison

Overcrowding and staff shortages are highlighted at a Scottish prison as a new report “paints a sobering picture” of the issues.

·Scotland, United Kingdom
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Glasgow TimesGlasgow Times
Center

Fears that HMP Glasgow 'not fit for purpose' amid growing overcrowding crisis

The capacity expected to be added to the Scottish prison estate with the construction of two facilities will not be enough to house the current population.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Planned £1bn Glasgow prison too small to fix overcrowding crisis says Scottish Labour

HMP Glasgow, the new £1bn prison being built to replace Barlinnie, will be too small to solve an overcrowding crisis, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has warned.

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Glasgow Times broke the news in Glasgow, United Kingdom on Monday, November 3, 2025.
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