Neil Gray: “I thank police officers and staff for all that they do to keep Scotland safe.”

We must stand against racism, hatred and intimidation and those who would seek to divide our communities.

The MRA’s decision is absolutely critical to plot the route forward for the residents so I made clear to them that they have an absolute responsibility and moral obligation to take this decision as quickly as possible.

The focus now moves to implementing the law, as clarified by the court, maintaining a clear focus on the safety, wellbeing and rights of all those living and working within Scotland’s prisons.

Prisons will always be necessary for those who pose the highest risk.