Closure of one or more of Scotland's prisons: FOI release

Information requested

You asked for information regarding any plans that have been made for the closure of one or more of Scotland's prisons in the event of significant reductions in the prison population.

Response

The answer to your question is the Scottish Government does not have any plans for the closure of any of Scotland's prisons in the event of significant reductions in the prison population.

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