The Latest Breaking News from The Scottish Prison Service

Judge says Scottish Government policy on transgender inmates will be quashed

A JUDGE has ordered that the Scottish Government’s guidance on transgender prisoners will now be quashed

The National (Scotland) · Aug 14

Scottish ministers will not appeal court ruling on trans prisoners, Swinney says

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

Evening Standard · Jun 23

Glasgow's Barlinnie prison A-listed status to be challenged in appeal

The decision to grant A-listed status to HMP Barlinnie has been challenged by the Scottish Prison Service amid concerns it could impede regeneration…

The National (Scotland) · May 23

Scottish private prison faces prosecution after inmate’s Covid-19 death

Scotland’s top law officer has instructed the criminal prosecution of a private prison over allegations of failing to manage the medical care of…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 23, 2025

Head of Scottish prisons says service should not be immune from prosecution

Lawyer Aamer Anwar has called for a meeting with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to push for the lifting of Crown immunity.

Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2025

Families of Katie Allan and William Lindsay to meet prison service chiefs

The two died within months of each other in 2018 at Polmont.

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025

Families of Katie Allan and William Brown to meet Constance ahead of speech

The families’ lawyer Aamer Anwar called for a change to a ‘lack of accountability’ across the Scottish Prison Service.

Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2025

Suicide prevention scheme launched in wake of Polmont deaths

THE Scottish Prison Service has apologised to the families of Katie Allan and William Lindsay, who took their own lives in Polmont Young…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 13, 2025

Suicide prevention strategy launched in wake of Polmont YOI deaths – SPS

SPS also committed to pilot ‘signs of life’ suicide prevention/monitoring technology in Polmont, with a report due by January 17 2026.

Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2025

Scottish prisons to begin release of hundreds of prisoners to tackle overpopulation

SHORT-TERM Scottish prisoners in their hundreds will be given early releases in a bid to tackle overcrowding.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 18, 2025