Prisoners’ families said they aren’t allowed to bring fresh clean clothing in when they visit.
Inmates at a troubled private jail have been forced to wear dirty clothes for 10 weeks due to a broken washing machine.
Prisoners in Addiewell are complaining of foul smells around Tay C wing, which houses those on long-term sentences. It’s understood the inmates do their own laundry and have complained for weeks about the faulty machine.“It’s disgusting. He says the hall is smelling because everyone is wearing dirty stuff.
“They can’t even wash their underwear. It’s an absolute disgrace. They keep being told it’s getting fixed but 10 weeks?Earlier this year the West Lothian prison was criticised by inspectors for serious safety issues.It’s understood the machine is expected to be repaired this week. Top news stories today A spokeswoman for Sodexo, which runs the prison, said: “Alternative arrangements are available for prisoners affected.”
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