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“If Katie could have picked the phone up the night it become too much for her, then perhaps she would be alive.â€
The parents of Katie Allan, who took her own life in Polmont Young Offenders Institution, have met with Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf.
Their aim is to reform the culture in prison institutions for young people. They say they have serious concerns for the culture within Polmont - a culture which has led to unnecessary deaths.
They joined Rebecca and Martin live on The Nine sofa following their meeting with Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf.
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