Would removing foreign prisoners ease pressure on jails?

Scotland’s prisons are facing overcrowding, with the government considering plans to release more inmates early. Scottish Conservatives criticize the move, suggesting that removing foreign prisoners could alleviate pressure. However, the Scottish government states that deportation is a UK government matter, but they are engaging to find solutions. The proposed emergency legislation aims to release prisoners earlier and reduce the prison population, addressing the ongoing crisis in Scotland’s correctional system.

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