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Scottish Prison Service

Latest stories tagged Scottish Prison Service.

A full inspection of HMP Shotts was carried out in November 2025.

By Rachel Keenan, Press Association Scotland Politics Reporter · 3 Nov 2026 · 3 min read

The party is urging ministers to U-turn on proposals that it says could see rapists free from prison after only serving 30% of their term.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland Political Reporter · 8 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

An eight-week consultation on potential changes has been launched.

By Craig Paton, Press Association Scotland Deputy Political Editor · 25 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

The prison estate has been struggling with overcrowding in recent years.

By Craig Paton, Press Association Scotland Deputy Political Editor · 24 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Trans inmates are being moved and will be placed in jail in line with their biological sex.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland Political Editor · 23 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

For Women Scotland, which had challenged the policy, welcomed Lady Ross’s decision.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 19 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

The new prison, which will increase the capacity of the system by more than 350, is said to be on time and on budget.

By Craig Paton, Press Association Scotland Deputy Political Editor · 17 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

Inspectors praised a number of factors at the institution but warned there were several areas for improvement.

By Ryan McDougall, Press Association Scotland · 20 May 2026 · 2 min read