Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Steph Brawn

New legislation proposing to reform imprisonment and bail published

The Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill will refocus the way remand is used

NEW legislation which proposes changes to the way imprisonment is used in Scotland has been published.

The Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill will refocus the way remand is used, with an emphasis on remand being reserved for those who pose a risk to public safety, or those who willfully fail to turn up for their trials meaning justice will not be delivered for victims.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.