Publications

This Report describes the key findings of the Scottish Prison Service’s (SPS) National Visitors Survey 2016. The Survey was undertaken in each of the 15 Scottish prisons. Questionnaires were distributed to visitors over a one week period as they arrived at the prison prior to their visit.

17th Series - Research Strategy and Stakeholder Engagement by James Carnie and Róisín Broderick

16th Survey Bulletin - Research, Strategy and Innovation. By Jennifer Cameron, Roisin Broderick and James Carnie, March 2018

This Report describes the key findings of the Scottish Prison Service’s (SPS) National Visitors Survey 2018. The Survey was undertaken in each of the 15 Scottish prisons. Questionnaires were distributed to visitors over in November/December 2018 as they arrived at the prison prior to their visit.

This Agreement outlines the terms and conditions agreed between the Parole Board of Scotland and the Scottish Prison Service (the Parties) under which specific Personal Data will be shared. It also outlines the safeguards that have been put in place to ensure that the sharing of Personal Data is lawful.

This template summarises the key decisions/actions taken in the EHRIA, and has been separated from the full EHRIA document for publication in compliance with statutory requirements.

SPS commitment to historic child abuse redress scheme.

This document sets out the strategy for all women who are in custody in Scotland. It explains how SPS will work with partners, stakeholders and the women themselves to achieve the following vision:

Women's time spent in custody will contribute to better outcomes for them, their families and their communities.

This Framework Document sets out how the Scottish Prison Service will operate, its relationship with Scottish Ministers and the Scottish Government. It describes the financial and wider accountabilities of the Scottish Prison Service and its approach to staffing and other organisational matters.

Help and Information Following a Death in Custody. This booklet has been created by the Scottish Prison Service (SPS), NHS Scotland and Families Outside.