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