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Scottish Sun
23-04-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Private Scots jail facing prosecution over inmate's ‘slow and agonising' Covid death
LEGAL FIRST Private Scots jail facing prosecution over inmate's 'slow and agonising' Covid death A FAMILY is set for a legal first by privately prosecuting a prison over the Covid death of a man. Calum Inglis, 34, passed away in his cell at HMP Addiewell two weeks after being locked-up on a short-term sentence in October 2021. 2 Calum Inglis passed away in his cell at HMP Addiewell two weeks after being locked-up 2 His family were given the go-ahead to take operator Sodexo to court Credit: Andrew Barr The unvaccinated asthmatic is said to have suffered a 'slow and agonising death' at the private jail in West Lothian. His mum, Jen, dad, Alan, and sister Frances Marr were given the go-ahead in Edinburgh by Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain to take operator Sodexo to court. Emotional Alan, said: 'We are frustrated it has taken three-and-a-half years. 'But after meeting with the Lord Advocate it is clear the investigation has been very thorough. They have all the information they need to go forward with this prosecution. So for that we are hugely grateful.' The family claims Calum was not seen by a nurse during his 12 days of illness, and reported being breathless and coughing up blood. It is alleged that in his final four days he repeatedly requested help via his cell intercom. It's claimed he was promised he'd be seen in the morning but was not. Calum was found unresponsive on October 24, 2021. Family lawyer Aamer Anwar said: 'He died alone, without help, without dignity.' Sodexo was approached for comment.
Edinburgh Live
23-04-2025
- Health
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh family given 'hope of justice' after son died alone in prison cell
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Scotland's most senior law officer has instructed a criminal prosecution of a prison following the death of an inmate with Covid-19. Calum Inglis, 34, was serving a short sentence in HMP Addiewell when he tested positive for Covid-19 on October 12 2021. Inglis, who was asthmatic and unvaccinated, died on October 24 after his health deteriorated in the West Lothian prison run by Sodexo on behalf of the Scottish Prison Service. His family met Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC at the Crown Office in Edinburgh on Wednesday with their solicitor Aamer Anwar. Following the meeting, Mr Anwar said: "The family are grateful to the Lord Advocate for giving them hope of justice. "Today she told them that she has instructed a criminal prosecution of Addiewell Prison run by Sodexo Ltd and Lothian Health Board for their alleged failures to properly manage the medical care of Calum Inglis. "Today is historic as it will be the first prosecution of a private prison in Scotland, but also one of the first prosecutions relating to 6,000 Covid deaths reported to Crown Office, including 15 prison deaths." During the 12-day period, he was not seen by a nurse, and reported being breathless and coughing up significant amounts of blood, they said. It is alleged that in the last four days of his life, he repeatedly requested medical attention via his cell intercom and was promised by prison officers that someone would see him in the morning, but nobody came. His father Alan Inglis said: "It has taken three-and-a-half years to be here. After the meeting with the Lord Advocate, it is apparent that the investigation was very thorough. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox "It's a reflection of that, they have all the information they need to go forward. For that we are grateful." He said participating in the inquiries had opened up "a roller-coaster of emotions" and served as a reminder of "Calum's circumstances and the way he died". Speaking previously outside the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry, Mr Inglis described the situation as "barbaric", and said: "Calum was unvaccinated and was asthmatic. "Within the next 12 days Calum's health would deteriorate rapidly. Throughout this entire period he was not seen by a nurse. He reported being breathless and coughing up significant amounts of blood. In the last four days of his life he repeatedly requested medical attention via his cell intercom, to be promised by the prison officers that someone would see him. "On October 24 2021, two years today, my son was found unresponsive in his cell. He died alone, without help, without dignity. The Scottish Covid Inquiry must find out which protocols the prison were following at this time, protocols that would allow such barbaric behaviour to take place, and to examine the staff work culture within that prison where staff must have known how ill my son was, yet did nothing. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. "I am looking for accountability and looking to this inquiry to deliver it." Ms Bain said: "I understand the tragic loss felt by Calum's family and their wish to know what happened to him and would like to thank them for meeting with me today to talk about the progress of the investigation. "I am committed to ensuring that the facts and circumstances surrounding Calum's death are thoroughly investigated by the relevant agencies, fully considered by COPFS and aired in the appropriate legal forum. The family and their legal representative will continue to be kept updated in accordance with their wishes." "On October 24 2021, two years today, my son was found unresponsive in his cell. He died alone, without help, without dignity. The Scottish Covid Inquiry must find out which protocols the prison were following at this time, protocols that would allow such barbaric behaviour to take place, and to examine the staff work culture within that prison where staff must have known how ill my son was, yet did nothing. "I am looking for accountability and looking to this inquiry to deliver it."
STV News
23-04-2025
- Health
- STV News
Prison to face criminal prosecution over Covid death of inmate in Scottish first
A private prison and a Scottish health board are to face criminal prosecution over alleged failures that led to the death of an inmate. Calum Inglis died alone in his prison cell at HMP Addiewell in West Lothain after testing positive for Covid-19 in October 2021. The 34-year-old was serving a three-year sentence for assault when he tested positive for the virus on October 12 – just months before h was due to be released. Calum was able to send text messages describing his worsening condition during his final days when he was coughing up blood and unable to walk the length of his small cell. He was asthmatic and unvaccinated, and died on October 24 after his health deteriorated rapidly while isolating in his cell. His family claim that during the 12-day period after testing positive, he was not seen by a nurse, and reported being breathless and coughing up significant amounts of blood. It is alleged that in the last four days of his life, he repeatedly requested medical attention via his cell intercom and was promised by prison officers that someone would see him in the morning, but nobody came. The Lord Advocate met with Mr Ignlis's family on Wednesday and has instructed a criminal prosecution of Addiewell Prison, run by Sodexo Ltd, and NHS Lothian for their alleged failures to properly manage his medical care. In a statement on behalf of his family, Aamer Anwar described the prosecution as 'historic'. 'It will be the first prosecution of a private prison in Scotland, but also one of the first prosecutions relating to 6,000 Covid deaths reported to Crown Office, including 15 prison deaths', they said. STV News Calum Inglis (right) with sister Frances Marr (left) and dad Alan Inglis (centre) 'Calum was 34, when he contracted Covid-19 as a prisoner at Addiewell prison in October 2021. He was diagnosed with Covid on October 12, 2021. On October 24, 2021, he was found lying dead, after being left alone to suffer a slow and agonising death. 'Calum was a much-loved son and brother. His family hope that their love for him, the relentless campaign they have fought for him will leave a lasting legacy.' A spokesperson at HMP Addiewell said: 'We understand that this continues to be a very difficult time for Mr Inglis's family and our thoughts and condolences remain with them. 'It would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage, but I can confirm that we are continuing to work with all relevant authorities in advance of any future Fatal Accident Inquiry.' A Scottish Prison Service spokesperson said: 'Our thoughts continue to be with the family and loved ones of Mr Inglis.' NHS Lothian has been contacted for comment. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Western Telegraph
23-04-2025
- Health
- Western Telegraph
Family welcome prosecution of private prison where inmate died of Covid-19
Calum Inglis, 34, was serving a short sentence in HMP Addiewell when he tested positive for Covid-19 on October 12, 2021. He was asthmatic and unvaccinated, and died on October 24 that year in the West Lothian prison run by Sodexo on behalf of the Scottish Prison Service, after his health deteriorated. During the 12-day period, he was not seen by a nurse, and reported being breathless and coughing up significant amounts of blood, it was claimed. It is alleged that in the last four days of his life, he repeatedly requested medical attention via his cell intercom, to be promised by the prison officers that someone would see him in the morning, but nobody came. On October 24 2021, he was found dead in his cell, and his death was described as 'agonising' by his family's solicitor, Aamer Anwar. The family of Calum Inglis including father Alan, second left, mother Jen, second right, and his sister Frances Marr, right (Andrew Milligan/PA) His family spent three-and-a-half years campaigning for an investigation into his death and participated in both the UK Covid-19 Inquiry and the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry. On Wednesday, it was announced that a prosecution of HMP Addiewell would take place, after a meeting between the Inglis family and Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC at the Crown Office in Edinburgh. Following the meeting, Mr Anwar said: 'The family are grateful to the Lord Advocate for giving them hope of justice. 'Today she told them that she has instructed a criminal prosecution of Addiewell prison run by Sodexo Ltd and Lothian health board for their alleged failures to properly manage the medical care of Calum Inglis. 'Today is historic, as it will be the first prosecution of a private prison in Scotland, but also one of the first prosecutions relating to 6,000 Covid deaths reported to the Crown Office, including 15 prison deaths. 'Calum was 34 when he contracted Covid as a prisoner at Addiewell prison in October 2021. He was diagnosed with Covid on October 12, 2021. 'On October 24 2021 he was found lying dead, after being left alone to suffer a slow and agonising death. 'Calum was a much-loved son and brother. His family hope that their love for him, the relentless campaign they have fought for him, will leave a lasting legacy.' It has taken three-and-a-half years to be here Alan Inglis, father of Calum Inglis Mr Inglis's sister Frances Marr said: 'It is the best news we could have hoped for.' His father Alan Inglis said: 'It has taken three-and-a-half years to be here. After the meeting with the Lord Advocate, it is apparent that the investigation was very thorough. 'It's a reflection of that, they have all the information they need to go forward. For that we are grateful.' He said participating in the inquiries had opened up 'a roller-coaster of emotions' and served as a reminder of 'Calum's circumstances and the way he died'. Speaking previously outside the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry, Mr Inglis described the situation as 'barbaric', and said: 'Calum was unvaccinated and was asthmatic. 'Within the next 12 days Calum's health would deteriorate rapidly. Throughout this entire period he was not seen by a nurse. 'He reported being breathless and coughing up significant amounts of blood. In the last four days of his life he repeatedly requested medical attention via his cell intercom, to be promised by the prison officers that someone would see him. 'On October 24 2021, two years today, my son was found unresponsive in his cell. He died alone, without help, without dignity. Alan Inglis, the father of Calum Inglis, welcomed the announcement (Andrew Milligan/PA) 'The Scottish Covid Inquiry must find out which protocols the prison were following at this time, protocols that would allow such barbaric behaviour to take place, and to examine the staff work culture within that prison where staff must have known how ill my son was, yet did nothing. 'I am looking for accountability and looking to this inquiry to deliver it.' Ms Bain said: 'I understand the tragic loss felt by Calum's family and their wish to know what happened to him and would like to thank them for meeting with me today to talk about the progress of the investigation. 'I am committed to ensuring that the facts and circumstances surrounding Calum's death are thoroughly investigated by the relevant agencies, fully considered by COPFS and aired in the appropriate legal forum. 'The family and their legal representative will continue to be kept updated in accordance with their wishes.' A spokesperson at HMP Addiewell said: 'We understand that this continues to be a very difficult time for Mr Inglis's family and our thoughts and condolences remain with them. 'It would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage, but I can confirm that we are continuing to work with all relevant authorities in advance of any future fatal accident inquiry.' A Scottish Prison Service spokesperson said: 'Our thoughts continue to be with the family and loved ones of Mr Inglis. 'The Scottish Prison Service is fully committed to working with the Scottish Covid Inquiry and supporting it's important work.' NHS Lothian has been contacted for comment.
Daily Record
23-04-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Addiewell jail facing criminal prosecution after inmate died of Covid in prison cell
Calum Inglis, 34, who was asthmatic and unvaccinated against Covid, died in his cell on October 12 2021. Scotland's most senior law officer has instructed a criminal prosecution of a prison following the death of an inmate with Covid-19. Calum Inglis, 34, was serving a short sentence in HMP Addiewell when he tested positive for Covid-19 on October 12, 2021. Inglis, who was asthmatic and unvaccinated, died on October 24 after his health deteriorated in the West Lothian prison run by Sodexo on behalf of the Scottish Prison Service. During his term at the jail, he was not seen by a nurse, and reported being breathless and coughing up significant amounts of blood, they said. It is alleged that in the last four days of his life, he repeatedly requested medical attention via his cell intercom and was promised by prison officers that someone would see him in the morning, but nobody came. Calum 'died alone, without help, without dignity', according to his family's solicitor, Aamer Anwar. His family met Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC at the Crown Office in Edinburgh on Wednesday with their solicitor Mr Anwar. Following the meeting, Mr Anwar said: 'The family are grateful to the Lord Advocate for giving them hope of justice. 'Today she told them that she has instructed a criminal prosecution of Addiewell Prison run by Sodexo Ltd and Lothian Health Board for their alleged failures to properly manage the medical care of Calum Inglis. 'Today is historic as it will be the first prosecution of a private prison in Scotland, but also one of the first prosecutions relating to 6,000 Covid deaths reported to Crown Office, including 15 prison deaths.' Speaking outside the Scottish Covid Inquiry in October 2023, Calum Inglis's father, Alan Inglis, said: 'Calum was unvaccinated and was asthmatic. Within the next 12 days Calum's health would deteriorate rapidly. Throughout this entire period he was not seen by a nurse. 'He reported being breathless and coughing up significant amounts of blood. In the last four days of his life, he repeatedly requested medical attention via his cell intercom, to be promised by the prison officers that someone would see him. 'On October 24 2021, two years today, my son was found unresponsive in his cell. He died alone, without help, without dignity. 'The Scottish Covid Inquiry must find out which protocols the prison were following at this time, protocols that would allow such barbaric behaviour to take place, and to examine the staff work culture within that prison where staff must have known how ill my son was, yet did nothing. 'I am looking for accountability and looking to this inquiry to deliver it.'
