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£7m for prisoners denied the vote at Holyrood elections

The Scottish Executive is facing a £7m compensation bill for prisoners who will be denied the right to vote at the Holyrood elections in May after a landmark court ruling yesterday.

The Scottish Executive is facing a £7m compensation bill for prisoners who will be denied the right to vote at the Holyrood elections in May after a landmark court ruling yesterday.