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November 2025

‘The Lang Whang’ (The Long Journey): the hidden impact of Scotland’s longest prison sentences

This report, conducted in partnership with Families Outside and authored by Chloe Hampton, Professor Nancy Loucks and Karen Armstrong explores the lived experiences of partners and families affected by very long-term prison sentences in Scotland. It calls for more tailored support, improved consistency across the prison system and better implementation of the Scottish Prison Service Family Strategy.