Transparency - Record drug deaths and widespread access plague Scottish prisons

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Record drug deaths and widespread access plague Scottish prisons

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What specific measures are being implemented by the Scottish Prison Service to reduce drug access and overdoses in HMP Barlinnie?

How effective is the Recovery Cafe in reducing recidivism and long-term addiction among inmates?

What is the current rate of drug-related violence incidents in HMP Barlinnie compared to previous years?

What protective equipment, if any, is currently provided to prison officers against toxic drug fumes, and when will new gear be issued?

What are the exact figures for drug-related deaths and suicides in HMP Barlinnie specifically, not just Scottish jails overall?

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