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Prison is not always the answer, MacAskill insists

Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill has insisted there are �better ways� of dealing with minor offenders than sending them to prison. Mr MacAskill has repeatedly spoken out against the use of short-term jail sentences.

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ALISON CAMPSIE

Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill has insisted there are "better ways" of dealing with minor offenders than sending them to prison.

Mr MacAskill has repeatedly spoken out against the use of short-term jail sentences.