Over 500 inmates are set to be released from prison under emergency legislation from the end of June if new regulations are approved by MSPs.
At the time, she warned there had been an unprecedented increase of around 400 inmates since March 18, leaving the prison estate at “critical risk”. However, the Scottish Conservatives have already confirmed they will not back the emergency regulations over public safety fears. Ms Constance said releases will take place in “tranches” to “safely resettle” the prisoners involved.
“Protecting the public remains my number one priority, which is why there are significant and robust safeguards in place.
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