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What is the current capacity at Barlinnie prison in Glasgow?
What is the current capacity at Barlinnie prison in Glasgow?
- 987 prisoners
- 1,100 prisoners
- 1,200 prisoners
- 1,400 prisoners (correct)
When was a replacement for Barlinnie prison originally scheduled to open?
When was a replacement for Barlinnie prison originally scheduled to open?
- 2027
- 2020
- 2025 (correct)
- 2023
Who expressed concerns about the possible 'catastrophic failure' of Barlinnie prison?
Who expressed concerns about the possible 'catastrophic failure' of Barlinnie prison?
- Justice Paul McDermott
- Richard Sharples
- Scottish government
- Michael Stoney (correct)
What issue did Mr. Justice Paul McDermott raise regarding Richard Sharples' extradition to Scotland?
What issue did Mr. Justice Paul McDermott raise regarding Richard Sharples' extradition to Scotland?
Why does Governor Michael Stoney believe the prison may face a 'catastrophic failure'?
Why does Governor Michael Stoney believe the prison may face a 'catastrophic failure'?
What do Scottish authorities plan to build to replace HMP Barlinnie?
What do Scottish authorities plan to build to replace HMP Barlinnie?
What led the HM Inspectorate of Prisons to deem Barlinnie as no longer fit for purpose?
What led the HM Inspectorate of Prisons to deem Barlinnie as no longer fit for purpose?
What issue did the governor of Barlinnie highlight regarding shower facilities?
What issue did the governor of Barlinnie highlight regarding shower facilities?
How did Michael Stoney describe the impact of ever-stronger drugs smuggled into the prison?
How did Michael Stoney describe the impact of ever-stronger drugs smuggled into the prison?
What was one of the governor's reasons for praising the Barlinnie staff?
What was one of the governor's reasons for praising the Barlinnie staff?
What impact does the governor believe a move to a new HMP Glasgow could have on reoffending rates?
What impact does the governor believe a move to a new HMP Glasgow could have on reoffending rates?
What are the Scottish government's intentions regarding replacing Barlinnie?
What are the Scottish government's intentions regarding replacing Barlinnie?
