Latest News
BBC Breakfast look inside Lilias
The BBC's Catriona Renton has visited the Lilias Centre in Glasgow, one of two community custody units for women in Scotland.
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Prison News
SPS response to FAI recommendations
The Scottish Prison Service has issued its response to the recommendations made by Sheriff Collins following the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Katie Allan and William Lindsay.
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Press Release
Grampian Prison Officer Recruitment Open Day
Information on the Prison Officer Recruitment Open Day being held at HMP & YOI Grampian on 26 March 2025.
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Prison News
New Alcohol and Drug Recovery Strategy launched
The strategy sets out how SPS, working alongside partners, aims to reduce the supply of substances into our establishments, support people in their recovery journey, and create better environments for everyone to live and work.
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Prison News
New exhibition showcasing art from Scottish prisons
An exhibition featuring 100 artworks by people in custody across all 16 SPS prisons, will open later this month.
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Press Release
HMP Glasgow given the go-ahead
A new modern prison to replace the 140-year old HMP Barlinnie has been confirmed
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Major Projects
'Unlocking Future Connections' at HMP Inverness
An innovative new employment programme has recently been piloted at HMP Inverness.
HMP & YOI Polmont residents raise awareness of exploitation
Women and young men in our care have shared their own lived experience in a series of films which hope to steer others away from a life of crime and gangs.
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Prison News
HMP Perth is a 'good neighbour'
Individuals in custody at HMP Perth have crafted a range of garden furniture and playground equipment which has been donated to local communities.
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Prison News