Publications

Embedded smoking cessation culture in prisons - next steps.

This paper seeks agreement for the introduction of a new smoking policy in Scottish prisons.

The policy is being reviewed as part of the scheduled three-year policy review process.

The aim of the Scottish Prison Service Whistleblowing Policy is to; Assist us in the early detection of any inappropriate behaviour or practices.

This document outlines the Scottish Prison Service Policy in relation to Voluntary Lateral Transfer.

This policy has been developed to help aid your understanding of what Gender Identity and Gender Reassignment equality mean to the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) and provides guidance on how you as a staff member can help ensure that that no staff member (or prospective staff member), person in custody or key stakeholder receives less favourable treatment or is disadvantaged by any circumstances, conditions or requirements that cannot be justified.

An operational policy for SPS Staff, Published by Strategy and Improvement, December 2023.

To have in place a clear policy enabling the recording and management of individual staff surplus situations, in addition to large scale staff surpluses.

Opportunity to review existing Policy and bring in line with best practice. Provide updated clarification of policy and practice for staff and managers.

To remove potential equal pay risk presented by previous Pay Protection Policy which was without time limit.

To ensure that staff who homework do work which is appropriate, in a safe environment and in a way that complies with SPS data security rules.

To provide a service for Scottish Prison Service (SPS) employees to seek structured, informal and impartial resolution to disputes within the workplace.

This document outlines the Scottish Prison Service Policy in relation to Maternity and Parenting.

Opportunity to review existing guidance and update to bring in line with current employment legislation.