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Too many people being held on remand in prison, say inspectors

Scotland

Too many people being held on remand in prison, inspectors say

Inspectors have raised concerns about the number of people being held on remand in Scottish prisons. HM Inspectorate for Prisons in Scotland (HMIPS) believes “too many” people are being detained on remand at present and the prison estate “is not ...

17 Jan 2024 at 09:49

Scotland

Prison disturbances a risk due to poor conditions and flat funding, MSPs warned

The chief inspector of prisons in Scotland may have to recommend the closure of one facility due to “shocking” conditions – with MSPs also warned there is a risk the “flat cash” settlement for the justice sector could spark disturbances. Wendy ...

09 Nov 2022 at 14:01

Scotland

Overcrowded jails holding back rehabilitation of offenders, says chief inspector

Overcrowding in Scotland’s prisons remains a “serious concern” and is holding back the successful rehabilitation of offenders, the head of inspections has warned. Commenting on her sixth and final annual report as HM Chief Inspector of ...

06 Aug 2024 at 00:01

Scotland

Adviser on international prison standards appointed jails inspection chief

An adviser on international prison standards has been appointed chief inspector of prisons in Scotland. Sara Snell will become responsible for inspecting Scotland’s 17 prisons when she takes up the role of HM chief inspector of ...

02 Dec 2024 at 14:54

Scotland

End routine strip-searching of female prisoners, says inspector

The routine strip-searching of female inmates must end, the head of Scotland’s prisons inspectorate has said. Wendy Sinclair-Gieben said the practice retraumatises those who have suffered sexual abuse and that she was ...

04 Jun 2024 at 09:16

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