Staffing and overcrowding issues raised at HMP Grampian during inspection

HMP and YOI Grampian in Peterhead is the newest prison in Scotland.

Prison inspectors say it’s ‘disappointing’ that a block at HMP Grampian is being underused – as the country deals with huge pressure on prisons.

Scotland’s newest jail in Peterhead received a mostly positive write-up during its latest inspection, but issues around staffing and overcrowding require attention.

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