Skip to content
Llamar.ai
Menu
Back to recent public pages

Public page

Barlinnie visitors unable to use toilets as water supply problems continue

Source

www.bbc.co.uk

Published Source updated (as of )

Added to Llamar Summary updated

Open the original source (opens in a new tab)
A large prison building, with a car park next to it. The building is sandstone coloured, with a sign saying Barlinnie in large letters on the wall

Understand

Water supply issues at HMP Barlinnie leave visitors and inmates without basic facilities

Overview

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.

Key points

  • 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.
Report this page