MSPs vote to release MORE prisoners from straining jails despite soaring crime

MSPs vote to release MORE prisoners from straining jails despite soaring crime …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>

SNP ministers faced outrage after MSPs signed off the early release of hundreds more prisoners from straining jails.

The move comes despite rocketing crime and an explosion in shoplifting since the pandemic — and concerns it will lead to mass reoffending.

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Prisoners are to be releasedCredit: GettyFirst Minister John Swinney

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First Minister John SwinneyCredit: AlamyRob Hay of the Association of Scottish Police

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Rob Hay of the Association of Scottish PoliceCredit: The Association of Scottish Police Superintendents

Tory MSP Liam Kerr said: “This reckless plan is a…

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