Findlay ‘cannot believe how little outrage there is’ over prison situation

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay has said he “cannot believe” how little outrage there is over the situation in Scotland’s prisons.

The Scottish Prison Service announced last month the prison population had hit an all-time high, with 8,430 people in custody and the Government planning a third early release initiative.

MSPs are yet to vote to back the legislation that would create the early release scheme, but the first two-day window for release is due to open next Sunday.

Speaking on BBC Scotland’s Sunday Show, the Scottish Tory leader said Justice Secretary Angela Constance has “essentially ripped up” the sentences given to prisoners who are to be released early.

“Frankly, I cannot believe how little outrage there is over the situation we are now in,” he said.

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