James Kelly MSP MSP for the Glasgow Region
Today at the Justice Committee we heard from the Scottish Prison Service about HMP Barlinnie which is nearly 50% overcapacity, this means that many prisoners are co-habiting cells built for just a single occupant.
Later in the session, I questioned Humza Yousaf, Cabinet Secretary for Justice, on these issues & the fact a new prison won’t be ready till 2024/25