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flag HMP Glenochil overcrowding led to unsafe conditions, prompting government action and potential early releases.

flag A November 2025 inspection report found HMP Glenochil in Scotland in "unacceptable" condition, with 244 men crammed into cells built for one, leading to poor hygiene, limited activities, and heightened risks for vulnerable inmates, including 19 hospitalizations in December 2024. flag Despite commendation for healthcare staff, staffing shortages caused inconsistent regimes, isolation, and concerns over safety and rehabilitation. flag The Scottish Prison Service acknowledged the findings and pledged to act, while the government considers early release for up to 990 short-term prisoners to ease overcrowding.

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