Visitors to HMP Barlinnie in Glasgow are currently unable to use toilets due to ongoing water supply problems. Inmates in two halls have been affected since Thursday night, with reports of insufficient access to clean water and laundry piling up as a result of the situation.
The Scottish Prison Service is working with Scottish Water to resolve the issue, which has persisted into the weekend. While bottled water was distributed, concerns about communication and the basic needs of inmates have been raised by relatives of those incarcerated.
Monitor updates from the Scottish Prison Service as they address the water supply crisis at Barlinnie. The ongoing issues highlight the urgent need for improved infrastructure and communication within the prison system, especially as a new facility is planned for 2028.