So you think you know about who's in prison in Scotland and why? Take the quiz to find out more.
Q1. How long is the average Scottish prisoner in jail for?
a) Up to three months
b) Over 3 months to 6 months
c) Over 6 months to 2 years
d) Over 2 years to less than 4 years
e) Over 4 years
Q2. Which of these countries imprisons a higher proportion of their population than Scotland?
a) Finland
b) Ireland
c) Denmark
d) Italy
e) None of the above
Q3. What percentage of offenders released from Scottish prisons are reconvicted within two years?
a) 24%
b) 34%
c) 44%
d) 54%
e) 64%
Q4. What's the average annual cost of keeping someone in a Scottish jail?
a) £5,000
b) £10,000
c) £20,000
d) £30,000
e) £40,000
Q5. What proportion of female prisoners test positive for drugs on admission to Corton Vale?
a) 20%
b) 40%
c) 60%
d) 80%
e) Almost all
Q6. How much will 700 prison places likely cost over 25 years?
a) £100m
b) £300m
c) £500m
d) £600m
e) £700m+
The correct answers are:
Q1. a) 57% of prisoners serve 3 months or less.
Q2. e) Scotland imprisons roughly twice as many people as all of these countries.
Q3. e) 64%
Q4. e) £40,000
Q5. e) Almost all
Q6. e) £700m+