The Scottish Prison Service is committed to a policy of equality in the area of religion or belief and to the elimination of discrimination in all aspects of its work. It is opposed to any display within any part of the SPS of prejudice on the grounds of religion or belief, either by word or conduct, by any person in his or her dealings with any other person.

It is intended that those who currently have recognised professional memberships which benefit the staff member and Scottish Prison Service, can apply to have their membership fee reimbursed by the Scottish Prison Service.