http://news.scotsman.com/politics.cfm?id=1395222004
Andrew Denholm
Key points
� New strategy based on community service instead of prison sentences
� Critics hit out at plans for training camps for offenders
� More use of electronic tagging proposed for wider range of offences
Key quote
'The prison service is operating the same system which has been going for centuries. There is no attempt to get to know prisoners or deal with their problems on a personal level. The attitude is still very much 'us' and 'them'' - Billy McOwen, reformed offender
Story in full SCOTTISH Executive proposals to allow more burglars, car thieves and other criminals to escape jail in favour of community rehabilitation were yesterday branded a 'green light' for criminals. "
