Independent Review of Culture within the Scottish Prison Service

Crowe was commissioned by the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) to undertake an independent review of its organisational culture.

The review included extensive site visits, direct engagement with staff and people in custody, focus groups, and a confidential staff survey. It identifies areas of strength across SPS, alongside areas for improvement including accountability, communication, consistency of leadership and the handling of inappropriate behaviour.

The review also recognises the professionalism, compassion and commitment demonstrated by SPS staff, as well as their strong commitment to rehabilitation.

The full pdf Final Report: Review of Culture within the Scottish Prison Service can be downloaded here.