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Water supply issues at HMP Barlinnie leave visitors and inmates without basic facilities
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Ongoing water supply issues at HMP Barlinnie in Glasgow have left prison visitors unable to use toilet facilities, while inmates in two halls have faced disruptions to their water supply, showers, and laundry services since Thursday. The Scottish Prison Service stated it is working with Scottish Water to resolve the internal facility problem, though relatives have criticized the communication and handling of the situation.
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- Visitors to HMP Barlinnie have been unable to use toilet facilities due to ongoing water supply problems.
- Inmates in two halls first experienced water issues on Thursday night, affecting showers and laundry access.
- Scottish Water confirmed there are no issues on the public network, with the problem confined to an internal issue within the prison.
- Relatives of prisoners criticized the handling of the situation, citing poor communication and initial delays in providing bottled water.
- HMP Barlinnie is Scotland's largest prison and is scheduled to be replaced by a new facility in 2028.