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At least four prisoners freed in error still at large, BBC told - BBC News A helpful article looking at how prisons are not protecting civilians for our effectiveness of prisons essay at higher and for those doing their assignments #Higher bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn51…

At least four prisoners freed in error still at large, BBC told

The government is under increasing pressure after a number of high-profile wrong releases.

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bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgy… For help with pupils looking at the problems within Scotland’s prisons #Higher

Scotland's jails at 'crisis point' warn prison officers

A report published by the Prison Officers' Association shows staff are struggling to cope.

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Thousands of poorest Scots to receive free weight-loss jabs in trial - BBC News #Nat5 #Assignment bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy7…

Thousands of poorest Scots to receive free weight-loss jabs in trial

Up to 5,000 people in Scotland will take the injections as part of a multi-million pound study being led by Glasgow University.

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For N5 pupils looking at the political influence of the USA 🇺🇸 on other countries bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj3y…

How Trump secured a Gaza breakthrough which eluded Biden

Trump's unique style and his relationships with key players helped but there were also factors beyond his control.

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bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c77d… For Higher & Advanced Higher pupils studying causes and perceptions of crime

Children as young as four taking knives into school, BBC finds

Incidents of young children bringing knives into primary schools have been revealed by a BBC investigation.

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bbc.com/news/articles/c89e87… An article for our #Higher pupils studying the effectiveness of tackling underdeveloped in Africa.

First malaria treatment for babies approved for use

Until now, there had only been drugs for older children which carried an overdose risk for the young.

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A good example of Holding the Government to account for the #Higher pupils bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq6m…
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Government whip quits over disability benefit cuts - BBC bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpd1…

Government whip Vicky Foxcroft quits over disability benefit cuts

The Labour MP says she could not vote for the welfare bill published by the government earlier this week.

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Two huge issues and MPs - for once - can make up their own minds - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm20…

Two huge issues and MPs - for once - can make up their own minds

Votes on assisted dying and abortion mean that MPs are making their own decisions.

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bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy7… Another helpful article for #Higher pupils doing their assignment on prisons. 📖

Early release of hundreds of prisoners begins in Scotland

The first of up to 390 prisoners are being freed early in an attempt to ease overcrowding in jails.

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Here is an excellent quote from Angela Constance (Justice secretary) which could be of great help for anyone needing their ‘framing of the issue’ marks in their introduction. 👍
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bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crm7… An article that could help #Higher pupils with their assignments 📖

Victims being ignored by early prisoner release, says charity

A support organisation says victims feel "deprioritised" as almost 400 prisoners are set to be released early.

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A very helpful article for any #Higher pupils doing their assignments on overcrowding in prisons. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c047…

Shabana Mahmood: Prison space may run out despite plans to expand

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood says "building alone is not enough" to deal with the overcrowding crisis.

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bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c170… This article is very helpful for #Higher pupils studying the causes and effects of Under Development in Africa.
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bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czd5… Another article from the BBC for #Higher pupils looking at the failings of the prison system.

Prison officers deal drugs and ask inmates for sex, BBC told

Staff and former inmates say corruption is rife because guards know "how to fiddle the system".

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How X users earn thousands from US election misinformation and AI images

The accounts are part of pro-Trump and pro-Harris networks sharing each other’s content multiple times a day.

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bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2ln… Some useful info for the #Higher pupils studying the effectiveness of custodial sentence 👍

Prison education failing young offenders - Ofsted

Some children in young offender institutions spend 23 hours per day in their cells, a report says.

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Violence, overcrowding, self-harm: Inside HMP Pentonville, one of Britain’s most dangerous prisons

At a time of major crisis for prisons, the BBC’s Sima Kotecha is given rare access to HMP Pentonville.

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bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c978… An example that will help the #Higher pupils with their next essay for after the holidays on Holding the Government to account 📝

Labour suspends seven rebel MPs over two-child benefit cap

The government comfortably won the vote despite growing pressure from some of its own MPs to scrap the policy.

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This is a topic we will be looking at at #Higher when we consider which of the 3 voting systems is the fairest between FPTP, AMS & STV. Evidence from yesterday’s election results show that FPTP is not very fair when comparing votes gained to seats won🗳️🤔 bbc.com/news/articles/c886pl…

Large gap between vote share and MPs hits Reform and Greens

Labour's win is the most disproportionate on record, BBC Verify finds, as parties call for change.

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In a fair system, the “Vote share” should ideally equal the “Seat Share” to ensure parties are neither over nor underrepresented. Therefore, when looking at the results, Labour have almost twice as many seats, compared to votes cast. In contrast, Reform have 14x fewer seats.
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