Overview
Mr C, who was a prisoner, complained to HMP Glenochil (the Prison) about the unreasonable delay in finalising his post programme report for the Core Sex Offender Treatment Programme. In addition, Mr C complained that the Prison failed to take appropriate steps to resolve his complaint.
Specific complaints and conclusions
The complaints which have been investigated are that:
- (a) there was an unreasonable delay in completing Mr C's post programme report (upheld); and
- (b) the Prison failed to take appropriate steps to resolve Mr C's complaint (not upheld).
Redress and recommendations
The Ombudsman recommends that the Scottish Prison Service (SPS):
- (i) review the current resourcing and management of Sex Offender Treatment Programmes to ensure appropriate steps can be taken to avoid unnecessary delays in completing post programme reports.
The SPS have accepted the recommendation and will act on it accordingly.