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Justice Secretary Angela Constance said that up to 84 prisoners were released early on Tuesday as part of Scotland’s response to severe overcrowding, acknowledging the move would be "cold comfort" for victims. Only inmates nearing the end of their sentences were eligible, excluding those convicted of domestic abuse or sexual offences, with prison governors able to veto cases. More than 400 prisoners have already been released, and up to 990 could be freed over five months after the prison population hit a record high. Constance said high remand levels and delays to new prison construction have intensified pressure, stressing that early release is a short-term measure alongside longer-term reforms.
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