The Scottish government has unveiled plans to allow earlier releases for prisoners with short sentences as a response to rising prison populations. If approved, the new legislation would enable inmates serving less than four years to be released after serving…
The Scottish government is considering legislation that would allow early release for prisoners serving short sentences to address overcrowding in jails. If approved, the Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill would enable inmates serving less than four years to be released…
The Scottish government is considering a bill to reduce minimum terms for prisoners serving short sentences, potentially allowing 260 to 390 inmates to be released early in February 2025. The proposed legislation aims to address overcrowding, which currently exceeds the…
The Scottish government is set to introduce legislation aimed at reducing prison overcrowding by shortening the minimum term for prisoners with short sentences. If approved, the new law would allow inmates sentenced to less than four years to be released…
