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Police leaders have criticised Scotland’s Justice Secretary, Angela Constance, for resisting calls to exclude those who assault officers from early prison release. Early release of 1,000 short-term prisoners has begun to ease overcrowding, but police groups want attackers of officers added to the existing exclusions for sex offenders and domestic abusers. ASPS says Constance has pushed back, arguing changes would delay releases. With nearly 20 daily assaults on officers, police representatives and opposition MSPs are urging tougher action. ASPS president Rob Hay accused the government of showing "apathy", while Constance condemned assaults but maintained that only low-risk prisoners nearing release are eligible, with governors retaining veto powers.
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