The comments, made by Edinburgh and Lothians East hopeful Kate Nevens, have been branded "monumentally stupid".

Leader Russell Findlay unveils details of an income tax relief scheme as he launches the party's election manifesto.

A row has erupted after Kate Nevens called for the abolition of prisons, with critics branding the idea “monumentally stupid” and ...

BBC Scotland journalists have analysed some of the policies in the Conservatives' manifesto for the 2026 Holyrood election.

The population remains stubbornly high despite the fact that hundreds of prisoners have been freed early since November.

Green MSP candidate Kate Nevens said she wants the “complete abolition” of Scotland’s prison estate.

A Scottish Greens candidate likely to be elected in May said she was "keen to live in a Scotland" with no jails.

Scottish Conservatives have announced plans to send prisoners overseas to complete their sentences – with leader Russell Findlay insisting ...

The 28-year-old died at HMP Edinburgh - also known as Saughton prison - last Friday A second prisoner has died in a Scottish prison - days after a 19-year-old died at Polmont Young Offenders ...

Heriot-Watt develops VisionRF radar to monitor vital signs in prisons, enabling continuous, non-contact healthcare to improve safety, dignity and early intervention.

Scotland's prison population has reached a record high. The number of people in custody has been rising for many months and on Tuesday hit 8,430. That number surpasses the previous record of 8,420 set ...