http://news.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=77032006
MICHAEL HOWIE
"Key points
� Around 500 prisoners granted extended leave to cut accommodation costs
� Prison Service says move will foster inmate re-integration into community
� Opposition politicians criticise move over concerns on prisoners re-offending
Key quote
'Safety of the public is paramount. It's far too important simply to be chucking prisoners out for cost-saving purposes. If this was part of a rehabilitation programme, that would be laudable. If it's simply a cost-saving programme, it's entirely unacceptable' - Kenny MacAskill, SNP justice spokesman"
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