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Prisoners given takeways while they wait



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Published Date: 17 July 2008
Prisoners in Scotland are being served free takeaway food by security guards while they wait in court.
The officers from escort firm Reliance are going to local shops and buying pizza, sausages and chips for inmates held in cells over lunchtime.

The practice emerged after guards were spotted picking up food for prisoners waiting at Greenock Sheriff Court.

Prison officials said it was commonplace across Scotland.

In Rome, people have been banned from eating snacks on or around famous monuments in the historic city centre.

Officials say they want to preserve artistic treasures and decorum in a city that is visited by millions of tourists every year.

So far police have patrolled sites such as the Spanish Steps, preventing tourists from sipping drinks while sitting on the 18th-century symbol of the city. Offenders face a fine of £40.

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  • Last Updated: 17 July 2008 7:27 AM
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  • Location: Preston
 
 

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