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Alternatives to custody: debate in Parliament today
Wednesday, November 12, 2003
Follow the debate on the Justice 1 Committee Inquiry into Alternatives to Custody live from Parliament. from 2.30pm.
Evidence submitted to Justice 1 Inquiry
Media
"No jail for fine defaulters: Criminals who default on their fines will not be jailed under new proposals announced today by the Executive. . ." Evening News
"Criminals not to be jailed for non-payment of fines: Criminals who do not pay their fines will not be jailed under new proposals announced by the Scottish Executive. . . Around 4,000 people are sent to jail each year -often for just a few days - costing the taxpayer far more than the original fines. The idea has been broadly welcomed although the Conservatives are accusing the Executive of throwing in the towel on crime. . ." Scottish TV
“‘No jail’ plan for fine defaulters: Ministers hope the move will reduce overcrowding
Fine defaulters will not be jailed under new proposals announced by the Scottish Executive.
The Deputy Justice Minister, Hugh Henry, said that imposing community sentences could be a far more effective way of tackling re-offending than short-term jail terms. . ." BBC"Fines on Time: Fine defaulters will no longer face jail under a new pilot scheme. . ." Daily Record
"Threat of jail lifted for fine defaulters: Criminals who default on their fines will no longer be jailed, under new Executive proposals to slash Scotland?s spiralling prison population. The deputy justice minister, Hugh Henry, will tell the Parliament today that imposing community sentences is a far more effective way of tackling the problem of re-offending than short-term jail terms. . ." Scotsman
Press release
"Alternatives to custody: Exploring alternatives to custody can reduce prison overcrowding, cut re-offending, and make our justice system more efficient, according to Deputy Justice Minister Hugh Henry. . ." Scot.Exec.
Posted by MM
on Wed 12th Nov 2003
at 1:49 pm
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