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SCOTLAND TO RELEASE 100s OF PRISONERS, Fearing a ‘catastrophic’ breakdown from riots

Mario Nawfal

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿SCOTLAND TO RELEASE 100s OF PRISONERS

Fearing a ‘catastrophic’ breakdown from riots due to overcrowded conditions as the number of inmates hit record levels, hundreds of criminals are set to be freed early.

The Scottish Prison Service head cites risks of violence and legal claims over human rights breaches.

In 2020, nearly half of the prisoners released early due to COVID went on to commit violent crimes.

Source: Daily Mail