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HMP Addiewell opened in 2008 as Scotland’s second private prison – sold as a “learning jail” focused on education and rehabilitation.
But behind the promises came riots, staff walkouts, spiralling violence, drug epidemics and constant controversy.
In this episode we uncover the troubled story of Addiewell – a prison caught between profit, punishment and chaos.
By Hawaii FivoHMP Addiewell opened in 2008 as Scotland’s second private prison – sold as a “learning jail” focused on education and rehabilitation.
But behind the promises came riots, staff walkouts, spiralling violence, drug epidemics and constant controversy.
In this episode we uncover the troubled story of Addiewell – a prison caught between profit, punishment and chaos.