SPSO (Scottish Public Services Ombudsman) Withdrawn

Scottish Prison Service

201808763 · Prisons › behaviour related programmes (including access to) · Decision date: 01 June 2020
Prison self-harm programme evaluation

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Summary

C complained on behalf of their spouse (A) regarding the lack of support the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) provided in relation to assisting A to participate in an offending management course, specifically that they needed a translator to assist them. During our investigation, SPS apologised to A for the delay in matters related to their management. A was reassessed and a decision was taken that they did not require to complete the course. C then withdrew the complaint.

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