Publications

An update on work being undertaken to support the safety and wellbeing of young people in our care, following the Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) determinations into the deaths of William Lindsay (Brown), Katie Allan and Jack McKenzie.

The purpose of this document is to provide guidance and direction for the implementation of The Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Act 2023, specifically Part 2 section 11: Power to Release Early (Emergency Release).

Updated: Feb 2026

Our eighth Annual Procurement Report (APR) in accordance with the requirements of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act.

Minutes from the SPS Advisory Board meeting on 26 November 2025.

Prison by Numbers Quarter 1 (April - June 2026)

Minutes of the SPS Risk Monitoring and Audit Committee (RMAC) meeting.

Wednesday 24 September 2025

A summary of the Full Business Case for HMP Glasgow.

Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment (EHRIA)for the new Justice Partners Escort and Court Custody Scotland (JPECCS) contract.

2024 version

Scottish Quality Standards
Housing advice, information and support for people in and leaving prison. 

This paper sets out a bold and compassionate vision to support those in crisis within Scottish prisons, and marks the beginning of a new approach.

The independent review of the SPS suicide prevention strategy, Talk To Me.

Minutes from the SPS Advisory Board meeting on 24 September 2025.

A market research report. Responding to FAI recommendation 6: exploring safer bedding options for young people in custody.

This booklet seeks to help you understand the law in Scotland relating to the management of prisons and young offenders institutions and the treatment, discipline and categorisation of those who are required to be detained there.

Our approach to delivering Fatal Accident Inquiry Recommendations.