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The aim of this inspection, undertaken jointly by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) and Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS), was to assess the treatment of, and conditions for, individuals detained in the police custody centres at Kilmarnock and Saltcoats, in Ayrshire.
The report provides an analysis of the quality of custody centre operations and the provision of healthcare services.
It also outlines key findings identified during our inspection and makes eight recommendations for both Police Scotland and NHS Ayrshire and Arran that aim to improve custody services and the provision of healthcare for people in police custody.
While the recommendations in this report have specific relevance for Kilmarnock and Saltcoats custody centres, we recognise that some of these will be equally applicable to other custody centres across Scotland.