The Scottish Government

THEMATIC STUDIES

In addition to its primary function of inspecting prisons, the Inspectorate will from time to time undertake a study into an issue that is common to all or some prisons. As with inspection reports, these thematic study reports are submitted to Scottish Ministers. Thematic inspection reports are listed below:

Learning, Skills and Employability: A Review of Good Practice in Scottish Prisons (2008) - with HM Inspectorate of Education.

Punishment First - Verdict Later? A Review of Conditions for Remand Prisoners at the End of the 20th Century. (1999)

Women Offenders - A Safer Way (1998) - with Social Work Services Inspectorate.

The Importance of Visits in Scottish Prisons. (1996)

Custody and Training of Female Prisoners and Young Offenders in Scotland. (1995)

Training for Freedom and Community Placements in the Scottish Prison Service (1993)

Persons Detained under the Immigration Act 1971 and Ethnic Minority Prisoners (1988)

Staff Training in the Scottish Prison Service (1988)

Chaplaincy in the Scottish Prison Service (1987)

Social Work Units in Scottish Prisons (1986)

Children in Prison (1985)