Scotland's Early Release Plan Sparks Debate Amid Rising Prison Population
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- Scotland plans early release for prisoners by February 2025.
- Short-term inmates may be released after serving 40% of their sentence.
- Domestic abuse and sexual offense convicts are excluded from early release.
- Justice Secretary Angela Constance focuses on improving prison safety.
- Scottish prisons exceed operational capacity, causing logistical issues.
- Critics worry early release plan may endanger public safety.
- Emergency procedures address rising prison population concerns.