Fiona Cruickshanks claims guards spending more time searching for contraband would mean less “meaningful engagement” with prisoners
A Scottish Prison Service boss says there are “no plans” for more cell searches despite soaring numbers of inmates being caught with drugs.
The fatal accident inquiry at Hamilton Sheriff Court heard that Howieson was discovered “heavily intoxicated” in his cell and “suspect packages” were recovered by police. Top news stories today Sheriff John Speir asked: “Is there any reason why that number is not higher? If you were able to carry out more frequent cell searches wouldn’t there be a greater possibility of finding more illicit substances?”
“Staff also do searches if they see something untoward during the course of their normal duties. That type of search is normally more fruitful than a routine one.”
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