SPSO (Scottish Public Services Ombudsman) Not Upheld

Scottish Prison Service

201404247 · Prisons › disciplinary charges - orderly room proceedings · Decision date: 01 March 2015
Prison ACCT process flaws

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Summary

Mr C complained that the adjudicator's handling of his disciplinary hearing was inappropriate. We obtained a copy of the record taken at the hearing, and reviewed the relevant Scottish Prison Service guidance document to assess whether the hearing was carried out appropriately.

We were satisfied that the adjudicator's handling of Mr C's disciplinary hearing was appropriate and in line with prison rules and the relevant guidance.

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