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Prison officers back emergency legislation to release hundreds of inmates early
HMP Barlinnie in Glasgow

PRISON officers have backed emergency legislation that will see hundreds of prisoners released from Scotland’s jails early.

The Prison Officers Association (POA), however, warned MSPs that it is only one of the steps needed if the “real issue” of prison overcrowding is to be tackled in the longer term.

Under the plans, between 260 and 390 prisoners would be released by early February in three tranches over six weeks.

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