Scottish Government Faces Scrutiny After Teenager's Death in Custody

The death of a 17-year-old at Polmont Young Offenders Institution raises questions about delayed implementation of legislation to protect minors.

Jonathan Beadle, 17, died at Polmont Young Offenders Institution despite a 2022 pledge to stop sending under-18s there.
A mandatory fatal accident inquiry will investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.
The Scottish Parliament's justice committee has demanded explanations from the government regarding the placement of minors in such facilities.
Previous inquiries into deaths at Polmont have highlighted systemic issues and called for changes.
The Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Act, intended to prevent minors from being sent to prison, became law last month.