Findlay baffled by lack of outrage over jails

Russell Findlay says he “cannot believe” how little outrage there is over the situation in Scotland's prisons.

- CRAIG PATON, PA SCOTLAND.

The Scottish Prison Service announced last month the prison population had hit an all-time high - with 8430 people in custody and the Scottish Government planning a third early release initiative.

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

The Scottish Conservative leader said justice secretary Angela Constance has “essentially ripped up” sentences given to prisoners to be released early.