The number of people in prison increased last year as the cost of a prison place has been revealed. The average daily prison population in Scotland was 7,860 in 2023/24, an increase of almost 6% from ...

Up to 390 prisoners will be released early starting from next month in the latest move from the Scottish government to reduce the prison population. Emergency legislation was passed last year ...

Prisoners will be released early in three tranches in the coming weeks Up to 390 prisoners will be released early starting from next month in the latest move from the Scottish government to reduce ...

The next two tranches of prisoner releases will come on 4-6 March and 18-20 March. Constance said: "While not a complete solution, this act will bring sustained reduction to prisoner numbers so the ...

The old Berrimah prison has been reactivated to help with the increase in prisoner numbers. Next week’s Correctional Services Legislative Amendment Bill 2025 will give the Commissioner of ...

An estimated 260 to 390 inmates are expected to be eligible for immediate release, with the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) managing the liberations in three tranches over six weeks. • Tranche one: ...

"I need a great deal of composure to control myself, to steady my nerves, to absorb this overwhelming moment," said one released prisoner ... said he hoped the numbers would increase.

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