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Prisoner release scheme ‘will lead to a rise in shoplifting’

Scotland’s early prisoner release scheme will contribute to an increase in shoplifting, according to Assistant Chief Constable Tim Mairs. Speaking at the Retailers Against Crime conference in Glasgow, Mairs noted that many individuals released early will likely reoffend, stating: “a number of those will be recidivist, repeat offenders when it comes to shoplifting.” He highlighted the challenge of managing alleged shoplifters due to limited remand options, exacerbated by the early release policy, which creates pressure on the justice system. Mairs pointed out that “a very small proportion of people are committing a massively large number of these shopliftings,” with some offenders facing over 80 charges. This means that they are often released back into society to continue their criminal activities. David Kennedy, general secretary of the Scottish Police Federation, echoed these concerns, emphasizing that the shortage of prison capacity complicates the handling of non-violent offenders, including shoplifters.

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