600 Per Cent Rise in Ex-Cons Back in Court After Flouting Their Parole

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THE number of criminals reconvicted after breaking parole has increased by more than 600 per cent over the past five years.

Statistics released under freedom of information laws show that 177 prisoners who secured early release have been recalled so far this year - more than seven times the figure of 24 throughout 2004.

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600 Per Cent Rise in Ex-Cons Back in Court After Flouting Their Parole

Critics of the Scottish Government warn parole boards may be finding themselves under pressure to release more people due to prison o...

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