Publication - Progress report
Ministerial Accountability Board Final Report Easy Read version
This report outlines how the Ministerial Accountability Board oversaw progress on 43 recommendations and actions arising from three Fatal Accident Inquiries of deaths in prison custody.
Main Points
- Strong leadership is needed for change.
- Suicide prevention must look at wellbeing. Not just taking away dangers.
- Taking away someone’s things must be balanced with their choice and dignity.
- The Fatal Accident Inquiry process must be made better.
- Information sharing in the justice system must be made better.
- Rules need to change and so does behaviour.
- New policy must be used straight away.
Contact
Email: dic@gov.scot