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Scottish ministers have revived plans to automatically release some long-term prisoners after serving two-thirds of their sentence as part of efforts to reduce prison overcrowding. The proposal, reintroduced by Justice Secretary Neil Gray after being dropped in 2024, has prompted concerns from victim support groups, children's charities and social work bodies over potential risks to public safety and victims. Organisations including Scottish Women's Aid have called for robust safeguards, risk assessments and victim support measures to accompany any changes.
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