http://news.scotsman.com/uk.cfm?id=247322005
Eddy Barnes
"CRIMINALS guilty of burglary, assault and other serious crimes would be allowed out of jail after serving only a quarter of their sentence under controversial plans to be unveiled tomorrow.
Offenders sentenced to up to six months in jail would be released within just six weeks and allowed to go home wearing a tag under the scheme. The plan is in the new Management of Offenders Bill, to be tabled by the Scottish Executive.
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