Perth

HMP Perth

Address:
HMP Perth
3 Edinburgh Road
Perth
PH2 8AT

Tel:(01738) 622293

Fax:(01738) 630545

Intro

Perth holds short term (less than four years) local adult male prisoners, including fine defaulters, and those on remand from the courts of Angus, City of Dundee, Perth & Kinross and the northern part of Fife. The establishment also accommodates in secure conditions long-term adult male prisoners including category A prisoners who are serving sentences of up to life imprisonment. Over the next three years it will concentrate on taking its long term prisoners from the North and East of Scotland. It provides a national resource through a small unit for prisoners who have been disruptive in mainstream and require intensive staff/prisoner interaction. It also provides a national top end facility at Friarton for long term prisoners approaching the end of their sentence.

Visiting

Perth is one of the largest prisons in the country. We appreciate that visiting a prisoner may be a daunting prospect. As well as this it may pose many problems for those who travel from other towns or cities.

The Scottish Prison Service has a commitment to caring for those who have been committed by a court of law. We at Perth believe that family contact is a major contributing factor to any of our prisoners' sentence, no matter how long.

Within HMP Perth there are a number of officers who have voluntarily dedicated time to promoting family contact - these officers are known as FCDO's and can be contacted at any time. We also aim to have at least one of these officers present at each visit session. Any prisoner can speak to an FCDO at any time if he wishes to do so.

It must be pointed out that no messages will be passed on to prisoners unless in extreme emergency. This is partly due to the number of prisoners held within the establishment and the time consumption in passing messages.

DIRECTIONS TO PERTH PRISON
The prison is a 10 minute walk from the railway station or a taxi service is available. From the railway station turn right and go under the bridge, walk about 150 yards until you come to the South Inch (a large park area on the right of Marshall Place) You can cross the park diagonally until you comer to Edinburgh Road opposite the the prison, or follow the road down to the traffic lights, turn right and carry on up Edinburgh Road to reach the prison.

The bus station is situated approximately 50 yards away on the opposite side of the road from the railway station. Turn left when leaving the bus station and walk along the road until you see the railway station then follow the above directions.

If you are driving from Glasgow, follow the M80 until Broxden Roundabout. Pick up the A9 to Perth. take the second turning on the left, carry on down the Glasgow Road for approximately 1.5 miles, passing Cherrybank Gardens, Spar and Perth Leisure Pool on the right. After the Leisure Pool, take the third turning on the right and follow road until junction facing the bus station. Turn right at bus station and follow the road to the traffic lights. Turn right at the traffic lights up Edinburgh Road. The prison is approximately 400 yards up the road on the left. If you are driving from Edinburgh, follow the M90 until junction 10, turn off slip road and follow Edinburgh Road down the hill, passed an Esso garage. Go straight ahead through the traffic lights and the prison is on your right hand is approximately 40 yards along the road.

TRAVEL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Perth Railway Station: 01738 637 117; Bus Station: 01738 626 848; Ace Taxis: 01738 444 00 / 444 666; A&B Taxis: 01738 634567 / 638 222; National Rail Enquiries: 0345 48 49 50; Great North Eastern Railways: 0345 225 444; ScotRail Railways: 01738 646 233; National Express: 0990 80 80 80; Scottish Citylink Coaches: 0990 50 50 50; SACRO Travel Services (Glasgow): 0141 248 1763

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
In this section we will attempt to answer some of the most commonly asked questions connected with visiting a prisoner. (Please note that any persons visiting any of HM Prisons are obliged to follow prison rules as stated in the 1994 Prisons and Young Offenders Institutions Rules 1994, as amended.)

How do I arrange a visit with a prisoner?
The visiting system in Perth places the responsibility of booking a visit wholly with the prisoner. He will be made aware of the procedure on admission and receive any help required.

Can anyone visit?

Untried Prisoners
Untried prisoners provide staff with a list of visitors. If you are on the list you can phone a dedicated visit phone line (Perth 449867) to book a visit.

Convicted Prisoners
Only the people the prisoner names on his booking slip will be permitted into the visit room. Each prisoner is allocated space for 3 adults and a reasonable number of children visiting. Children do not need to be named on the booking slip. (A child is defined as a person below the age of 16 years.)

Will I get issued with a visiting pass?
Unlike other prisons Perth does not issue visiting passes. It is again the prisoner's responsibility to contact visitors with details of visits booked.

How often can I visit?
According to the prison rules each convicted prisoner is entitled to a 30-minute visit in any 7 days, or 2 hours in any 28 days. Untried prisoners are entitled to two, 30 minute visits in any 7 days. Where circumstances permit, extra visit sessions may become available.

How long will I have to wait once I arrive?
You will be allowed into the visit room approximately 5 minutes before the session begins. We recommend that you arrive 15 minutes before the start of the visit session. This allows time for the prisoner to be escorted from the hall to the visit room in time for the start of the session. Late arrivals will result in a shortened visit.

Is there somewhere that I can get a cup of tea whilst I wait?
Yes. Opposite the main prison building there is a building known as the HOPE Centre. The centre is run by a group of volunteers and offers refreshments and toilet facilities for prison visitors. It is open 11.00 - 16.30 Monday to Friday.

Are there toilets?
There are toilet facilities available within the waiting room of the visits area. We also provide a baby changing facility within the disabled toilet area.

Is there a telephone?
There is a pay phone in both the visits waiting room and the HOPE Centre.

Can I smoke?
There is NO SMOKING allowed anywhere within the prison.

Are there child care provisions?
There is a play area provided for children at the rear of the visit area. A visitor must supervise children using the play area at all times although volunteers from Toy box and the Muppets provide supervision on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The prison is not liable for any injuries or damage that may occur during the visit.

What happens if I want to hand in property for him?
Each prisoner is made aware of the system for obtaining property when he is admitted. The prisoner will receive a pro-form. This lists all the articles that the prisoner has been authorised to obtain. On receipt of the pro-form, you may bring in the articles listed on it the next time you visit. (Please note that only those articles listed will be accepted. Pro-forms that have been amended or changed in any way will be void.)

How do I hand in money for him?
Money can be handed in at the between 08.00 and 20.00. You will be issued with a receipt stating the prisoner's registration number, date and the amount you have handed in. We recommend that you either retain your receipt as proof of payment or give it to the prisoner at the visit. Money will only be accepted for the person that you are visiting.

Am I searched when I go into the visit area?
Yes. Once you have given your name to the vestibule officer you will be requested to walk through a metal detector and will be asked to remove anything metallic. Any purses, wallets or likewise will be x-rayed. Previous to being admitted to the actual visit area you may be subject to a search by a member of visits staff. (This is permitted under Rule 86 of the Prison Rules.)

Will my child be searched?
Staff are entitled to search your child and will do so if deemed necessary. If the child is under 16 this will be done in the presence of an adult.

Can staff ask me to open my mouth?
Yes. Any member of staff is permitted to search a visitor's open mouth. Failure to comply may result in your visit being declined and you will be asked to leave the premises.

Is there more than one visit room?
Perth has only one open visit room with a capacity for 28 visits. There is also a closed visit area with a capacity for 12 visits.

What can I take into the visit area?
There are strict rules that no food or drink will be allowed into the visit room from outside. No personal baggage, cigarettes or lighters are allowed. We do not permit the wearing of hats or sports caps in the visit room.

Can I touch the prisoner?
Yes. There is no problem with you touching the prisoner but within reason. You must remain seated around the tables provided. Please remember that there are a large number of children and their fathers in the visit area. You are trusted to act respectfully. Failure to do so will result in your visit being terminated.

Can I give the prisoner a cigarette?
No. Smoking is not permitted in the visit area.

Can I buy refreshments for the prisoner?
Yes. There is a small shop in the visits room that sells a large variety of refreshments. It is open between 13.30 and 15.30. Again this is run by volunteers and all the profits taken by the shop go to the prisoners' common good fund. Prisoners however cannot take refreshments back to the hall with them.

What is the Common Good Fund?
It is a fund that benefits prisoners in the establishment. All proceeds go towards buying sports and recreational equipment and educational materials for the prisoner.

How much privacy will I have?
There will be officers present in the visit area at all times. Staff will be observing all the visits but they will not be listening to your conversations. You should also be aware that CCTV cameras are in operation in the visit areas and that you could be monitored at any time.

Can the prisoner walk around the visit area?
No. Once in the visits, the prisoner must remain seated at the table for the duration. He may leave to go to the toilet at which time he will be escorted by a member of staff.

Can I go to the toilet once the visit has started?
Yes. You may however be searched again by staff when you return to the visit area.

What happens at the end of the visit?
A member of staff will indicate when the visit has 5 minutes left. You are then requested to leave the visit area by the same door as you entered. You will be held in the visit waiting room until all the prisoners have been accounted for and then you will be free to leave. Prisoners will remain seated until the visitors have left.

PLEASE NOTE - IF PRISON RULES ARE NOT ADHERED TO THEN THE VISIT WILL BE TERMINATED AND THE VISITOR ESCORTED FROM THE PREMISES.

ANY VISITOR FOUND IN POSSESSION OF ANY ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES OR DANGEROUS WEAPONS WITHIN HMP PERTH WILL BE REPORTED TO THE POLICE.

THIS MAY RESULT IN PROSECUTION.

Some useful Helpline Numbers
National Drugs Helpline: 080 77 66 00; Drinkline: 0345 32 02 32; CRUSE (Bereavement line): 020 8332 27 27; Refuge (Domestic violence): 020 8995 44 30; Samaritans: 0345 90 90 90; Perth Branch: 01738 62 66 66; Dundee Branch: 01382 22 66 66; Family Careline: 0181 514 1177; Parent Line: 01702 55 99 00

Visiting times:
At the moment there are 3 visit sessions set aside for convicted prisoners and one for untried/remand prisoners each weekday.

Afternoon Sessions
First session: 13.30 - 14.30 (convicted only)
Second session: 15.00 - 16.00 (convicted only)
Evening Sessions
Third session: 19.00 - 19.30 (untried only)
Fourth session: 20.00 - 10.30

Further Information

Regime Provision
Employment: The regime function within HMP Perth consists of 3 different areas, Industries, Throughcare and Prisoner Programmes. The industries function employs prisoners in a variety of work parties all of which have an educational aspect. Prisoners also have the opportunity to gain certifications through vocational training.

Throughcare:
The throughcare team interviews all prisoners on admission. Throughcare aims to identify at an early stage prisoners with high needs be that High drug dependency, housing, social work assistance. External agencies such as Shelter, Career Scotland, Employment Services attend the prison on a regular basis and work in partnership with staff from throughcare to ensure that the prisoners needs on liberation are identified.

Prisoner Programmes
Prisoner programmes carries out the main Risk and Needs assessments within HMP Perth in line with the demands of the Sentence Management process. The main function of this group is to deliver the relevant interventions that will allow a prisoner to address his offending behaviour. The main programmes delivered by this group are Anger Management, Cognitive Skills and Drug Relapse Prevention. Approved activities are also delivered such as A Guide to Sensible Drinking.

Order Issues
Order within HMP Perth is generally described as good allowing for the high prisoner number and mix and type of prisoner. In January 2003 a prisoner was briefly held hostage within B Hall the incident lasted for a matter of hours and was dealt with by a local management response.

A number of the residential areas within HMP Perth have additional surveillance (CCTV) this increases and improves supervision available. Actions to address Order Issues and review incidents have been introduced such as post assault and incident interviews and debriefs, intelligence analysis, data analysis and the introduction of an Anti- Bullying Strategy.

Care Issues

Healthcare
The health centre at HMP Perth covers all aspects of a prisoner’s need, routine health and medical requirements, dentist, optician, chiropodist and Mental Health Team. The Health Centre also provides as a regional inpatient facility and has 10 beds available for in-bed patients.

Drug Services
Cranstoun Drug Services operate within the prison and offer a number of support services to prisoners whilst within prison and thereafter onwards and through out into the community.

Social Work Services
Social Work is provided by Perth and Kinross Council. The Social Work Team consists of 1 Senior and 6 Social workers. The primary concern of the Social Work Team is the throughcare of prisoners and meeting their statutory obligations in respect of Prisoners being released on license, Supervised Released Orders Schedule 1 offenders and the release of potentially dangerous offenders. The Social work team is also involved in a number of cross functional groups within the establishment such as Risk Management and Addictions.

Overview
HMP Perth is central to the long-term plans of the SPS, evidenced by the recent major investment. Discussions are ongoing as to the replacement of the prison’s C Hall. Should C Hall be replaced with a new houseblock this will see the eradication of slopping out at HMP Perth bringing the establishment into line with the Services Civilising Agenda to improve the living conditions of prisoners and the working conditions of staff.

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	Address: HMP Perth 3 Edinburgh Road Perth PH2 8AT		Tel:(01738) 622293 Fax:(01738) 630545

	Intro Perth holds short term (less than four years) local adult male prisoners, including fine defaulters, and those on remand from the courts of Angus, City of Dundee, Perth & Kinross and the northern part of Fife. The establishment also accommodates in secure conditions long-term adult male prisoners including category A prisoners who are serving sentences of up to life imprisonment. Over the next three years it will concentrate on taking its long term prisoners from the North and East of Scotland. It provides a national resource through a small unit for prisoners who have been disruptive in mainstream and require intensive staff/prisoner interaction. It also provides a national top end facility at Friarton for long term prisoners approaching the end of their sentence.
	Visiting Perth is one of the largest prisons in the country. We appreciate that visiting a prisoner may be a daunting prospect. As well as this it may pose many problems for those who travel from other towns or cities. The Scottish Prison Service has a commitment to caring for those who have been committed by a court of law. We at Perth believe that family contact is a major contributing factor to any of our prisoners' sentence, no matter how long. Within HMP Perth there are a number of officers who have voluntarily dedicated time to promoting family contact - these officers are known as FCDO's and can be contacted at any time. We also aim to have at least one of these officers present at each visit session. Any prisoner can speak to an FCDO at any time if he wishes to do so. It must be pointed out that no messages will be passed on to prisoners unless in extreme emergency. This is partly due to the number of prisoners held within the establishment and the time consumption in passing messages. DIRECTIONS TO PERTH PRISON The prison is a 10 minute walk from the railway station or a taxi service is available. From the railway station turn right and go under the bridge, walk about 150 yards until you come to the South Inch (a large park area on the right of Marshall Place) You can cross the park diagonally until you comer to Edinburgh Road opposite the the prison, or follow the road down to the traffic lights, turn right and carry on up Edinburgh Road to reach the prison. The bus station is situated approximately 50 yards away on the opposite side of the road from the railway station. Turn left when leaving the bus station and walk along the road until you see the railway station then follow the above directions. If you are driving from Glasgow, follow the M80 until Broxden Roundabout. Pick up the A9 to Perth. take the second turning on the left, carry on down the Glasgow Road for approximately 1.5 miles, passing Cherrybank Gardens, Spar and Perth Leisure Pool on the right. After the Leisure Pool, take the third turning on the right and follow road until junction facing the bus station. Turn right at bus station and follow the road to the traffic lights. Turn right at the traffic lights up Edinburgh Road. The prison is approximately 400 yards up the road on the left. If you are driving from Edinburgh, follow the M90 until junction 10, turn off slip road and follow Edinburgh Road down the hill, passed an Esso garage. Go straight ahead through the traffic lights and the prison is on your right hand is approximately 40 yards along the road. TRAVEL TELEPHONE NUMBERS Perth Railway Station: 01738 637 117; Bus Station: 01738 626 848; Ace Taxis: 01738 444 00 / 444 666; A&B Taxis: 01738 634567 / 638 222; National Rail Enquiries: 0345 48 49 50; Great North Eastern Railways: 0345 225 444; ScotRail Railways: 01738 646 233; National Express: 0990 80 80 80; Scottish Citylink Coaches: 0990 50 50 50; SACRO Travel Services (Glasgow): 0141 248 1763 YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED In this section we will attempt to answer some of the most commonly asked questions connected with visiting a prisoner. (Please note that any persons visiting any of HM Prisons are obliged to follow prison rules as stated in the 1994 Prisons and Young Offenders Institutions Rules 1994, as amended.) How do I arrange a visit with a prisoner? The visiting system in Perth places the responsibility of booking a visit wholly with the prisoner. He will be made aware of the procedure on admission and receive any help required. Can anyone visit? Untried Prisoners Untried prisoners provide staff with a list of visitors. If you are on the list you can phone a dedicated visit phone line (Perth 449867) to book a visit. Convicted Prisoners Only the people the prisoner names on his booking slip will be permitted into the visit room. Each prisoner is allocated space for 3 adults and a reasonable number of children visiting. Children do not need to be named on the booking slip. (A child is defined as a person below the age of 16 years.) Will I get issued with a visiting pass? Unlike other prisons Perth does not issue visiting passes. It is again the prisoner's responsibility to contact visitors with details of visits booked. How often can I visit? According to the prison rules each convicted prisoner is entitled to a 30-minute visit in any 7 days, or 2 hours in any 28 days. Untried prisoners are entitled to two, 30 minute visits in any 7 days. Where circumstances permit, extra visit sessions may become available. How long will I have to wait once I arrive? You will be allowed into the visit room approximately 5 minutes before the session begins. We recommend that you arrive 15 minutes before the start of the visit session. This allows time for the prisoner to be escorted from the hall to the visit room in time for the start of the session. Late arrivals will result in a shortened visit. Is there somewhere that I can get a cup of tea whilst I wait? Yes. Opposite the main prison building there is a building known as the HOPE Centre. The centre is run by a group of volunteers and offers refreshments and toilet facilities for prison visitors. It is open 11.00 - 16.30 Monday to Friday. Are there toilets? There are toilet facilities available within the waiting room of the visits area. We also provide a baby changing facility within the disabled toilet area. Is there a telephone? There is a pay phone in both the visits waiting room and the HOPE Centre. Can I smoke? There is NO SMOKING allowed anywhere within the prison. Are there child care provisions? There is a play area provided for children at the rear of the visit area. A visitor must supervise children using the play area at all times although volunteers from Toy box and the Muppets provide supervision on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The prison is not liable for any injuries or damage that may occur during the visit. What happens if I want to hand in property for him? Each prisoner is made aware of the system for obtaining property when he is admitted. The prisoner will receive a pro-form. This lists all the articles that the prisoner has been authorised to obtain. On receipt of the pro-form, you may bring in the articles listed on it the next time you visit. (Please note that only those articles listed will be accepted. Pro-forms that have been amended or changed in any way will be void.) How do I hand in money for him? Money can be handed in at the between 08.00 and 20.00. You will be issued with a receipt stating the prisoner's registration number, date and the amount you have handed in. We recommend that you either retain your receipt as proof of payment or give it to the prisoner at the visit. Money will only be accepted for the person that you are visiting. Am I searched when I go into the visit area? Yes. Once you have given your name to the vestibule officer you will be requested to walk through a metal detector and will be asked to remove anything metallic. Any purses, wallets or likewise will be x-rayed. Previous to being admitted to the actual visit area you may be subject to a search by a member of visits staff. (This is permitted under Rule 86 of the Prison Rules.) Will my child be searched? Staff are entitled to search your child and will do so if deemed necessary. If the child is under 16 this will be done in the presence of an adult. Can staff ask me to open my mouth? Yes. Any member of staff is permitted to search a visitor's open mouth. Failure to comply may result in your visit being declined and you will be asked to leave the premises. Is there more than one visit room? Perth has only one open visit room with a capacity for 28 visits. There is also a closed visit area with a capacity for 12 visits. What can I take into the visit area? There are strict rules that no food or drink will be allowed into the visit room from outside. No personal baggage, cigarettes or lighters are allowed. We do not permit the wearing of hats or sports caps in the visit room. Can I touch the prisoner? Yes. There is no problem with you touching the prisoner but within reason. You must remain seated around the tables provided. Please remember that there are a large number of children and their fathers in the visit area. You are trusted to act respectfully. Failure to do so will result in your visit being terminated. Can I give the prisoner a cigarette? No. Smoking is not permitted in the visit area. Can I buy refreshments for the prisoner? Yes. There is a small shop in the visits room that sells a large variety of refreshments. It is open between 13.30 and 15.30. Again this is run by volunteers and all the profits taken by the shop go to the prisoners' common good fund. Prisoners however cannot take refreshments back to the hall with them. What is the Common Good Fund? It is a fund that benefits prisoners in the establishment. All proceeds go towards buying sports and recreational equipment and educational materials for the prisoner. How much privacy will I have? There will be officers present in the visit area at all times. Staff will be observing all the visits but they will not be listening to your conversations. You should also be aware that CCTV cameras are in operation in the visit areas and that you could be monitored at any time. Can the prisoner walk around the visit area? No. Once in the visits, the prisoner must remain seated at the table for the duration. He may leave to go to the toilet at which time he will be escorted by a member of staff. Can I go to the toilet once the visit has started? Yes. You may however be searched again by staff when you return to the visit area. What happens at the end of the visit? A member of staff will indicate when the visit has 5 minutes left. You are then requested to leave the visit area by the same door as you entered. You will be held in the visit waiting room until all the prisoners have been accounted for and then you will be free to leave. Prisoners will remain seated until the visitors have left. PLEASE NOTE - IF PRISON RULES ARE NOT ADHERED TO THEN THE VISIT WILL BE TERMINATED AND THE VISITOR ESCORTED FROM THE PREMISES. ANY VISITOR FOUND IN POSSESSION OF ANY ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES OR DANGEROUS WEAPONS WITHIN HMP PERTH WILL BE REPORTED TO THE POLICE. THIS MAY RESULT IN PROSECUTION. Some useful Helpline Numbers National Drugs Helpline: 080 77 66 00; Drinkline: 0345 32 02 32; CRUSE (Bereavement line): 020 8332 27 27; Refuge (Domestic violence): 020 8995 44 30; Samaritans: 0345 90 90 90; Perth Branch: 01738 62 66 66; Dundee Branch: 01382 22 66 66; Family Careline: 0181 514 1177; Parent Line: 01702 55 99 00 Visiting times: At the moment there are 3 visit sessions set aside for convicted prisoners and one for untried/remand prisoners each weekday. Afternoon Sessions First session: 13.30 - 14.30 (convicted only) Second session: 15.00 - 16.00 (convicted only) Evening Sessions Third session: 19.00 - 19.30 (untried only) Fourth session: 20.00 - 10.30
	Further Information Regime Provision Employment: The regime function within HMP Perth consists of 3 different areas, Industries, Throughcare and Prisoner Programmes. The industries function employs prisoners in a variety of work parties all of which have an educational aspect. Prisoners also have the opportunity to gain certifications through vocational training. Throughcare: The throughcare team interviews all prisoners on admission. Throughcare aims to identify at an early stage prisoners with high needs be that High drug dependency, housing, social work assistance. External agencies such as Shelter, Career Scotland, Employment Services attend the prison on a regular basis and work in partnership with staff from throughcare to ensure that the prisoners needs on liberation are identified. Prisoner Programmes Prisoner programmes carries out the main Risk and Needs assessments within HMP Perth in line with the demands of the Sentence Management process. The main function of this group is to deliver the relevant interventions that will allow a prisoner to address his offending behaviour. The main programmes delivered by this group are Anger Management, Cognitive Skills and Drug Relapse Prevention. Approved activities are also delivered such as A Guide to Sensible Drinking. Order Issues Order within HMP Perth is generally described as good allowing for the high prisoner number and mix and type of prisoner. In January 2003 a prisoner was briefly held hostage within B Hall the incident lasted for a matter of hours and was dealt with by a local management response. A number of the residential areas within HMP Perth have additional surveillance (CCTV) this increases and improves supervision available. Actions to address Order Issues and review incidents have been introduced such as post assault and incident interviews and debriefs, intelligence analysis, data analysis and the introduction of an Anti- Bullying Strategy. Care Issues Healthcare The health centre at HMP Perth covers all aspects of a prisoner’s need, routine health and medical requirements, dentist, optician, chiropodist and Mental Health Team. The Health Centre also provides as a regional inpatient facility and has 10 beds available for in-bed patients. Drug Services Cranstoun Drug Services operate within the prison and offer a number of support services to prisoners whilst within prison and thereafter onwards and through out into the community. Social Work Services Social Work is provided by Perth and Kinross Council. The Social Work Team consists of 1 Senior and 6 Social workers. The primary concern of the Social Work Team is the throughcare of prisoners and meeting their statutory obligations in respect of Prisoners being released on license, Supervised Released Orders Schedule 1 offenders and the release of potentially dangerous offenders. The Social work team is also involved in a number of cross functional groups within the establishment such as Risk Management and Addictions. Overview HMP Perth is central to the long-term plans of the SPS, evidenced by the recent major investment. Discussions are ongoing as to the replacement of the prison’s C Hall. Should C Hall be replaced with a new houseblock this will see the eradication of slopping out at HMP Perth bringing the establishment into line with the Services Civilising Agenda to improve the living conditions of prisoners and the working conditions of staff.