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Curbs on short prison sentences proposed to tackle overcrowding

Advisers to the Scottish Government have proposed reducing the use of short prison sentences as part of efforts to address overcrowding. A report by the Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission recommended greater use of community-based penalties, such as electronic monitoring and social work interventions, arguing that custody is overused. Official figures indicate that several hundred people convicted of offences including housebreaking and sexual crimes currently receive sentences of two years or less. The proposals have drawn political debate, with supporters highlighting the need for a more sustainable prison system, while critics argue they risk weakening deterrence and undermining support for victims.

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