diff --git a/greenmine/scrum/permissions.py b/greenmine/scrum/permissions.py
index a9b70ca7..aa705584 100644
--- a/greenmine/scrum/permissions.py
+++ b/greenmine/scrum/permissions.py
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ class IssueDetailPermission(BaseDetailPermission):
     get_permission = "can_view_issue"
     put_permission = "change_issue"
     patch_permission = "change_issue"
-    delete_permission = "can_delete_issue"
+    delete_permission = "delete_issue"
     safe_methods = ['HEAD', 'OPTIONS']
     path_to_project =  ['project']