Our programme of regular inspections is informed by an assessment of risk and requirement. We continue to conduct inspections of prisons and court custody units and undertake return visits where necessary.
We will also conduct unannounced inspections as required.
Our prison inspection teams comprise HMIPS staff, and subject experts from other organisations including inspectors from the Care Inspectorate, HM Inspectorate of Education in Scotland, Healthcare Improvement Scotland as well as staff from the Scottish Prison Service and the Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland.
Our CCU inspections are undertaken by HMIPS Staff.
These are our Standards for Inspecting and Monitoring Prisons in Scotland.
Recent and upcoming inspections
Recent:
HMP Kilmarnock 19-23 May 2025
HMP Low Moss 25-29 August 2025
HMP Shotts 17-21 November 2025
HMP Perth 23-27 February 2026
Upcoming:
HMP Addiewell 11-15 May 2026