US EditionEarly release of hundreds of prisoners to begin in Scotland
- Hundreds of prisoners will be released in Scotland starting February 18, 2025, as part of an emergency response to prison overcrowding, with an expected 5% reduction in the prison population.
- Scotland’s prisons had nearly 8,000 inmates daily in 2024, marking a 6% increase from the previous year, according to government statistics.
- The legislation allows early release for Scottish inmates sentenced to less than four years after serving 40% of their term, excluding those convicted of domestic abuse or sexual offenses.
- Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance stated that this measure is essential to manage the high prison population and support rehabilitation efforts to reduce reoffending.
- Victim Support Scotland's chief executive, Kate Wallace, expressed concern that only 2% of victims were notified in the last early release scheme, which could harm victim confidence in the justice system.
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