Early release of hundreds of prisoners in Scotland begins
Short-term inmates serving less than four years will now be set free after serving 40% of their sentence as opposed to the ...
Scotland begins early release of nearly 400 convicts in effort to relieve prison overcrowding
A long-running crisis of overstuffed jails and backlogged courts has reached a critical level. View on euronews ...
Scotland frees hundreds of inmates as U.K. grapples with prison overcrowding crisis
Hundreds of prisoners will be freed in Scotland as part of a broader emergency response to ease the burden of overcrowded ...
Prisoners pictured leaving Scotland's jails as early release scheme starts
The emergency legislation was passed last year and will allow eligible inmates who have been sentenced to less than four ...
Sex offender dies at Scots prison while on cleaning duties
A convicted sex offender died after collapsing with heart problems at a Scots prison. A Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death ...
Scottish prisons to begin release of hundreds of prisoners to tackle overpopulation
It is estimated that 260-390 short-term prisoners who have served 40% of their time will be released by the Scottish Prison ...
Early release of almost 400 prisoners in Scotland begins
The first of up to 390 prisoners are being released early as the Scottish Government attempts to tackle overcrowding in the ...
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Ministers accused of ‘panic-driven, knee-jerk’ response to prison overcrowding
The Scottish Conservatives also said it is ‘quite difficult’ for criminals to be sent to prison under rules introduced by the ...
History debate leaves future of Scotland’s most notorious jail in limbo
DECISION over the future of Scotland’s largest prison is in limbo as heritage bosses consider whether the building should be listed. Historic Environment Scotland is seeking views from the public ...
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Early release of hundreds of prisoners begins
The first of up to 390 prisoners are being released early in the latest attempt to ease overcrowding in Scotland's jails. Emergency legislation was passed last year which allows eligible inmates ...