Cabinet Secretary for Justice Kenny MacAskill Visits Scotland's Largest Prison At Barlinnie [Getty Images]

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 22: A general view of a cell in B Hall at HMP Barlinnie on November 22, 2011 in Glasgow, Scotland. Mr MacAskill met with prison staff who are dealing with the challenges faced with overcrowding. This follows the recent publication of the HMIP report on Barlinnie. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

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