Prisoners in Scotland on a long-term sentence could be released after serving just two thirds of their sentence after new Government plans were revealed following rising prison population.
Long-term prisoners in Scotland could be released after serving two thirds of their sentence under Government plans.
A consultation published on Monday showed some prisoners could be allowed out under licence after serving two thirds of their sentence; this would be a return to the policy from before February 2016.READ MORE: Glasgow police officer 'scarred for life' after frenzied knife attack in Maryhill flat Ms Constance said: "Supervision is a commonly used element of custodial sentences - as part of efforts to prepare individuals nearing their return to the community to settle and ultimately to not re-offend.
"We are considering these measures to find a better balance between the time spent in custody and time supervised in the community, particularly following the recent increase in the prison population when Scotland already has one of the highest in Western Europe. "The fact that these plans are even being proposed is systematic of the SNP's failure to invest in our prison estate which is crumbling at the seams.
"On their watch we've seen the prison population spiral out of control, dangerous levels of overcrowding and cuts to schemes that would have helped people avoid reoffending," he added.The consultation will close on August 19.
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