# Officers warn Scotland’s new prison risks uncontrolled inmate movement

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/jailhouse-shock-barred-doors-are-barred-at-scotlands-new-bar-l-prison/
- Published: 2026-10-24T17:07:38+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-24T17:23:12+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16235817/Jailhouse-shock-Barred-doors-barred-Scotlands-new-Bar-L-prison.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Americas, UK, World

## Key points

- Officers warn that HMP Glasgow’s design could put staff safety at risk.
- The prison is due to open in 2028, three years late.
- Its planned capacity is 1,344 people, and its cost is £998 million.

## Summary

Scotland’s prison officers have raised safety concerns over plans to open HMP Glasgow without traditional barred security gates in its residential areas. The new high-security jail is intended to replace Barlinnie, and officials say its smaller, self-contained units will reduce the need for gates.

The Scottish Prison Officers Association plans to raise its concerns with the Scottish Prison Service, citing the risk of uncontrolled movement; there were 342 inmate attacks on prison staff last year. The prison is expected to cost £998 million, open three years late in 2028 and hold 1,344 people. Separately, maintaining a site earmarked for a new Greenock prison has cost taxpayers £450,000 since it was bought in 2011.

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