The human rights of prisoners in Scotland are being breached on a daily basis, LBC has been warned by the estate's Chief Inspector.
The human rights of prisoners in Scotland are being breached on a daily basis, LBC has been warned by the estate's Chief Inspector. Wendy Sinclair-Gieben - who’s today published her final annual report ahead of stepping down from her role after six years - claims inmates are being failed due to overcrowding and inadequate resources.Asked if prisoners' human rights are being breached every day in some form, she said: "Yes. Yes definitely.
"Read more: Hospital staff sent home and shops close early as disorder continues across UK cities - as more arrests madeRead more: Fireworks, stones, glass bottles and bricks thrown in Plymouth as 7 arrests made as violent disorder continuesThe watchdog's warning comes after a Holyrood Public Audit Committee report raised concerns of human rights issues presenting "a live risk for the Scottish government and the Scottish Prison Service, as well as a future financial risk".
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