7 Highlights

• 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.