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Scottish Prison Service

SPSO (Scottish Public Services Ombudsman) Not Upheld Reference 201103879 Sector Prisons Category downgrading Decided 01 May 2012

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Mr C, who is a prisoner, complained about the decision taken by the prison to remove him from the Open Estate and return him to closed conditions. Mr C said he had not done anything wrong and felt the prison's decision was unfair.

Our enquiries confirmed that Mr C was returned to closed conditions on a non-punitive basis. The prison confirmed that, at that time of returning Mr C to closed conditions, he was part of ongoing police enquiries. The prison decided to return Mr C to closed conditions until the police investigations were completed. This was a decision the prison were entitled to take and was in line with relevant practice and guidance.

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