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| “There is a critical part for the justice system to play in breaking the generational cycle of offending and poor outcomes. Our system will be supported by a framework of custodial and community sentences. This framework protects the public by imprisoning those who commit serious crimes or are a threat, and gives communities payback from those who offend against them.” Kenny MacAskill MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Justice, The Scottish Government |
The Scottish Government has been overseeing some of the reforms to the prison service recommended by the McLeish Review in a bid to tackle overcrowding and reduce reoffending among the prison population. But the financial picture has changed dramatically with the Comprehensive Spending Review reducing Scottish spending by about 10 per cent in real terms over the next four years. How will this impact on the Scottish Prison Service and its partners? Read more... |
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Keynote speakers
Chair, Scottish Prisons Commission
Director, International Co-operation, Netherlands
National Agency of Correctional
Institutions
Governor, HMP Addiewell
Former Chief Executive, Scottish Prison Service