Some short-term prisoners will be released early, as part of measures to suppress the spread of Covid-19 in prisons. It’s estimated that 300-450 prisoners will be considered for early release from 30 April, but only those sentenced to a maximum of 18 months prison and who are nearing the end of their sentence. (Holyrood)
Some short-term prisoners to be released early
Some short-term prisoners will be released early, as part of measures to suppress the spread of Covid-19 in prisons. It’s estimated that 300-450 prisoners will be considered for early release from 30 April, but only those sentenced to a maximum of 18 months prison and who are nearing the end of their sentence. (Holyrood)