A COMPANY running a private prison and a Scottish health board have pleaded guilty to criminal charges after the death of a prisoner who contracted Covid-19.After investigating around 6,000 deaths related to the pandemic, the Crown Office’s decision to press charges against NHS Lothian and prison operator Sodexo is thought to be the first of its kind in Scotland.Calum Inglis, 34, had been serving a short sentence at HMP Addiewell near West Calder, but on October 12, 2021 — just 10 weeks before he was due to be released — he tested positive for Covid-19.

A COMPANY running a private prison and a Scottish health board have pleaded guilty to criminal charges after the death of a prisoner who contracted Covid-19.

After investigating around 6,000 deaths related to the pandemic, the Crown Office’s decision to press charges against NHS Lothian and prison operator Sodexo is thought to be the first of its kind in Scotland.

Calum Inglis, 34, had been serving a short sentence at HMP Addiewell near West Calder, but on October 12, 2021 — just 10 weeks before he was due to be released — he tested positive for Covid-19.

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