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The findings of the urgent Lessons Learned Review, and the recommendations have been published

HMP Inverness’ Visitor Centre has opened its doors to the public as a ‘warm bank’ this winter

  • Prison News

Development of a new and modern national facility for women in custody is set to reach an important landmark.

  • Press Release, Major Projects

We are delighted to announce the completion of SPS’ first Women's Community Custody Unit - ‘The Bella Centre’ in Dundee, and our new 'Strategy for Women in Custody'.

  • Major Projects

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has awarded Kier the pre-construction services contract to deliver HMP Glasgow, a new prison, which is set to replace Victorian-era HMP Barlinnie.

  • Major Projects

SPS is delighted to announce the appointment of four new Non-Executive Directors.

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is to launch a review of it’s Gender Identity and Gender Reassignment Policy

  • Corporate Publications

We have committed to contributing to the redress scheme under the Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Scotland) Act 2021.

  • Corporate Publications

The Scottish Prison Service is pleased to announce that the stage one contract for the Design and Construction of HMP Highland (phase one works) has been awarded to Balfour Beatty. 

  • Major Projects