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Scottish Prison Service

SPSO (Scottish Public Services Ombudsman) Not Upheld Reference 201404247 Sector Prisons Category disciplinary charges - orderly room proceedings Decided 01 March 2015

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Summary

Mr C complained that the adjudicator's handling of his disciplinary hearing was inappropriate. We obtained a copy of the record taken at the hearing, and reviewed the relevant Scottish Prison Service guidance document to assess whether the hearing was carried out appropriately.

We were satisfied that the adjudicator's handling of Mr C's disciplinary hearing was appropriate and in line with prison rules and the relevant guidance.

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