Water supply problems at HMP Barlinnie in Glasgow disrupt access to toilets and running water for some inmates, with issues first reported on Thursday night. BBC News reports that some prisoners cannot use toilets and did not have access to bottled water during the disruption. The Glasgow Times says the problem affects taps and toilets and leaves prisoners facing weekend conditions without proper running water in their cells.
Across outlets, families and commentators criticize the conditions, describing the experience as inhumane. The Daily Record specifies that the water loss affects “A” and “E” halls. The Glasgow Times later reports that Scottish Water fixes the issue at the ageing jail, but accounts describe ongoing impacts during the overnight period and into the weekend, reflecting uncertainty over how quickly repairs restore full service.
