Inspectors praise custody staff at ‘well-run’ facility

Inspectors have praised custody staff at Aberdeen Sheriff Court but said “unhygienic” prisoner toilets require an urgent upgrade.

The custody unit is well run by motivated staff who enjoy respectful relationships with prisoners, their report states.

However cell walls and ceilings were said to be covered in graffiti while prisoner toilets were in an unhygienic state when viewed in December.

On the day of the inspection there were 31 people in custody and only one toilet in use. The team made 15 recommendations.