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Rape Crisis Scotland has called for mandatory rehabilitation programmes for sex offenders before their release from prison, following the Scottish Sentencing Council's draft proposals. Chief executive Sandy Brindley highlighted the tragic case of Esther Brown, who was murdered by a released sex offender: “The tragic case of Esther Brown highlighted the grave need for mandatory sex offender programmes.” The charity expressed concern over the release of over 100 moderate to high-risk offenders without completing rehabilitation. They also urged the Council to implement mandatory non-harassment orders to protect victims upon the release of their attackers. The consultation on the guidelines, which aim to ensure consistent sentencing for rape, closed recently, with responses expected from various stakeholders.
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