"Extreme concerns" have been raised about SNP plans to release up to 500 criminals early from prison as the Justice Secretary admitted violent cons could be among the figure. MSPs are set to vote on these proposals in the next two weeks but it is likely to be passed. Victim Support Scotland revealed that it was "extremely concerned" and hit out at the SNP Executive for failing to give them advance notice. READ MORE: More than half of SNP MPs fail to vote on bill to suspend politicians arrested for serious crimeShe said: "Victim Support Scotland’s primary concern is victim safety. Ms Constance was interviewed on BBC Radio Scotland on Friday where she admitted this was a "decision of great magnitude" and confirmed that violent offenders could be freed early.

Source: Express May 18, 2024 02:42 UTC