THE Scottish Government has come under attack after it emerged a growing number of prisoners are to be released without serving their full sentences.
THE Scottish Government has come under attack after it emerged a growing number of prisoners are to be released without serving their full sentences.
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Jody Harrison
Figures released by the Conservatives show the number of inmates sentenced to four years or less who automatically qualify for release after serving half their time went up by almost 4% in 2012 compared to 2011.
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