Scotland begins early release of nearly 400 prisoners aiming to ease overcrowding challenges within prison system. Early Prisoner Release in Scotland Aims to Ease Overcrowding Scotland plans to reduce its prison population. The government thinks it will drop by about 5%. Prisoners will be released in three groups; the first group goes out between Tuesday…
Hundreds of inmates in Scotland are being released early due to a new law reducing sentence times. Scottish Prisons Initiate Early Release for Hundreds of Inmates Hey, guess what happened in Scotland with prisons? A new law started last week. It changes when some prisoners get out. People serving under four years now get out…
Report says “tough on crime” policies caused prison overcrowding. Longer sentences worsen it, despite falling crime rates. Prison Overcrowding Blamed on ‘Tough on Crime’ Policies, Report Claims Hey! I read something interesting. Governments keep acting tough on crime, a report says, and it’s made prisons too full. The report also says they reacted poorly, with…
Report claims quick reforms after tragedies led to overcrowded prisons and strained justice system nearly to point of collapse. Prison Overcrowding Blamed on Knee Jerk Reactions to Tragic Events People are furious about terrible crimes. This anger strains the justice system. A sentencing review head says it’s near collapse. Quick changes after tragedies made prisons…