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flag Scotland's overcrowded HMP Barlinnie faces major issues; new £1 billion prison planned by 2028.

flag Scotland's largest prison, HMP Barlinnie in Glasgow, is severely overcrowded, operating at over 30% above capacity, and faces significant issues including inmate complaints about food quality, bullying, and abuse by staff. flag The 143-year-old prison houses nearly 1,400 prisoners in a facility designed for 987. flag The Scottish government plans to build a new £1 billion prison, HMP Glasgow, to replace Barlinnie by 2028, aiming to improve conditions and rehabilitative opportunities for inmates.

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