By Gemma Mullin Prisoners convicted of violent crimes are getting free weddings if they tie the knot behind bars. Cash for the 27 marriages that took place inside prisons in Scotland – and even the buffet – came from the jail kitty, which is made up of profits from the prison shop. Among those who have tied the knot in the last decade include Alistair Ferrier, who married partner Joanne Dye at Perth Prison, less than six months after he was put in prison for a drink-drive crash which resulted in the death of two pensioners and injured a third.
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The 27 marriages and buffet were paid for by prison's Common Good Fund
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Convicted murderers and drug dealers were among those to tie the knot
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Scottish Prison Service said weddings are beneficial to prisoners rehab
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Campaign groups say inmates are in prison for doing wrong, not for rewards
‘@placeholder recognises the benefit in strengthening family support for prisoners in terms of preparation for release and reducing reoffending.’