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Wednesday , November 4 2026

Scotcast – The Polmont prison riot and life as a young offender

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Prison officers from four other jails were called in to restore order during a riot at HMP & YOI Polmont in September.

Martin Geissler and David Cowan, Scotland home affairs correspondent, speak to Steven Beattie (pictured) about his time in a young offenders institution, problems facing the prison system and his rehabilitation.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler.

Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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