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UK NPM statement on CPT report on their 2019 visit to Scotland

…NPM members are based in Scotland: Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland (HMIPS), Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS), the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland (MWCS), Independent…

Published: October 8, 2020


Statement from NPM on Committee for the Prevention of Torture’s report on Scotland

…Constabulary in Scotland Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland Independent Custody Visiting Scotland Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland Scottish Human Rights Commission 1 See NPM, Monitoring places of detention:…

Published: October 11, 2019


Joint report highlights human rights concerns in places of detention in Scotland

…joint work as a cohesive body to meet the UK’s obligations under OPCAT in Scotland. Members identify areas of shared concern and take joint action on Scotland-specific issues. The Commission…

Published: July 25, 2024


NPM Scotland Subgroup

Scotland (HMIPS) The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland (MWCS) Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC) Care Inspectorate (CI) Independent Custody Visiting Scotland (ICVS) HM Inspectorate of Constabulary for Scotland (HMICS) Head…

Published: June 1, 2023


Concern expressed about lack of progress to address deaths in prisons in Scotland

…Constabulary in Scotland His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland Independent Custody Visiting Scotland Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland Scottish Human Rights Commission United Kingdom Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation…

Published: October 10, 2023


NPM Scotland Subgroup responds to Ministerial Statement on Prison Population

…in Scotland His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland Independent Custody Visiting Scotland Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland Scottish Human Rights Commission England and Wales Care Inspectorate Wales Care Quality…

Published: May 16, 2024


NPM bodies

…role of HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland is to independently monitor the state, efficiency and effectiveness of the Police Service of Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority. This role…

Published: May 31, 2023


Key reports from NPM bodies

…Organisational Culture in Police Scotland HMICS Thematic review of policing Mental Health in Scotland Joint National baseline review of healthcare provision within police custody centres in Scotland Joint inspection of…

Published: April 17, 2024


NPM Bulletin – October 2024

…in Scotland has launched a new HMICS website, and has published its Annual Report 2023-24, which calls for police officers in Scotland who abuse their position to face a misconduct…

Published: October 3, 2024


NPM Bulletin – January 2025

…in Scotland. The report was presented to the Scottish Parliament on Human Rights Day, 10th December 2024. Two key findings were that: Access to justice remains challenging in Scotland due…

Published: January 17, 2025