The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 provides a right of access to all types of recorded information held by public authorities.

The Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) give you a similar right to ask us for environmental information. You do not have to mention this legislation in your request.

We would encourage you to please consult our Publication Scheme and published responses before submitting a request as the information you seek may already be available.

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FOI Response HQ24077

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  • 11th October 2024

Request for information relating to the numbers of foreign nationals in SPS Custody

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FOI Response HQ24076

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  • 144.35 KB
  • 11th October 2024

Request for information relating to the nationality of the prison population in Scotland

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FOI Response HQ24073

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  • 183.47 KB
  • 11th October 2024

Request for information relating to the policy on admitting transwomen into Community Custody Units

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FOI Response HQ24053

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  • 118.91 KB
  • 11th October 2024

Request for information regarding the use of the governors' veto during the covid emergency release

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FOI Response HQ24049

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  • 11th October 2024

Request for information relating to compensation paid to prisoners and to prison staff in the last three financial years

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FOI Response HQ24044

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  • 21st June 2024

Request for information relating to drug detection dogs and drug finds over the last three years

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FOI Response HQ24038

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  • 118.37 KB
  • 18th June 2024

Request for information relating to the number drone incidents in 2024 (up to end of May).

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FOI Response HQ24037

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  • 114.13 KB
  • 18th June 2024

Request for information relating to the trial of body-worn cameras.

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FOI Response HQ24026

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  • 121.04 KB
  • 18th June 2024

Request for information relating to 'drug recovery wings' in Scottish prisons. 

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FOI Response HQ24023

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  • 14th June 2024

Request for information relating to the numbers of staff accused of, or being a victim of, a hate crime.

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FOI Response HQ24016

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  • 182.8 KB
  • 14th June 2024

Request for information relating to education courses prisoners can complete during their time in custody.

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FOI Response HQ24007

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  • 152.01 KB
  • 14th June 2024

Request for information relating to noise complaints concerning HMP Stirling

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FOI Response HQ24003

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  • 14th June 2024

Request for information relating to prison-issued mobile phones, HMP Kilmarnock, body worn cameras and covid release.

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FOI Response HQ23550

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  • 18th April 2024

Request for information relating to the numbers of assaults on prison officers in the last five years

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FOI Response HQ23313

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  • 127.05 KB
  • 11th April 2024

Request for information relating to prison-issued mobile phones.

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SPS Publication Scheme - Guide to Information

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  • 2nd February 2024
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