COVID-19 Information Hub

The safety and wellbeing of those living and working in our prisons is a priority for the Scottish Prison Service (SPS). We have a robust Transition Plan in place as we move out of the Pandemic phase; bringing prison COVID-19 guidance more closely in line with guidance for the wider community. We continue to follow public health advice, which means that anyone in our care who displays symptoms of the virus will be asked to self-isolate.

WEEKLY COVID INFORMATION

As at Monday 25/09/2023 there are currently no confirmed cases of COVID amongst those in our care.

We continue to work closely with Public Health colleagues in the relevant health boards in managing any cases.

PUBLICATION OF SPS' COVID 19 ROUTE MAP

The SPS is pleased to publish our COVID 19 Route Map which is guided by the Scottish Government's own plan. This plan represents a series of connected, and carefully controlled steps which will be taken to ensure that SPS can move forward, whilst acknowledging the measures we will have to continue to take, such as physical distancing and handwashing to help prevent the spread of the virus or further outbreaks occurring. The SPS will continue to be subject to scrutiny by the independent Inspectorate of Prisons in Scotland and to be accountable to Parliament.

The plan, and underpinning Physical Distancing guidance, focus on the transition from Phase 1 to Phase 2 and from Phase 2 to Phase 3.

Our organisational progress and establishment regime development is premised on:

a) having the appropriate level of staff resource available to safely make these changes for all who live, work and visit our prison estate; and

b) having a full suite of health and safety assessments which underpin safe working.

Based on this approach, it may be the case that the SPS will have to move at a different pace from wider society. We will provide more detailed guidance around key dates and what they mean in due course. Please note that the Route Map is a dynamic document subject to flex dependent upon changes in guidance and advice.

SPS COVID 19 ROUTE MAP

SPS COVID ROUTE MAP EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

PUBLICATION OF DATA

Early Release Data

The Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 provided powers for the early release of a specific class of prisoners held in Scottish prisons. Our Early Release Tranche 1, 2 & 3 Reports are available via the links below.