Scottish government seeking to release prisoners early to ease overcrowding

Credit: Sky News- Published 2 weeks ago
The emergency early release of prisoners is being proposed by the Scottish government to ease overcrowding amid a spike in numbers, putting the prison estate at "critical risk".

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Watch the best of the action as Scotland beat Israel 4-1 after protester disruption  to move top of their Euro 2025 qualifying group. (Available to UK users..
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 11 hours ago

The start of Scotland's women's Euro 2025 qualifier against Israel was delayed after a protester chained himself to one of the goalposts at Hampden Park.
Credit: Sky News - Published 12 hours ago

The Israeli team was then led off the pitch at the match which is being played behind closed doors at Hampden stadium
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 13 hours ago

Lyndon Dykes was taken off on a stretcher during training on Friday as Scotland await scan results on the striker's leg injury.
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 16 hours ago

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