Opposition parties attacked Mr MacAskill’s proposals after it was revealed the number of offenders locked up because they did not comply with community service and probation orders rose last year to almost 1,100.
Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill’s plans to extend community sentencing orders have been branded “dangerous and stupid”.
Opposition parties attacked Mr MacAskill’s proposals after it was revealed the number of offenders locked up because they did not comply with community service and probation orders rose last year to almost 1,100.