苏格兰提议提前释放短期囚犯,以减少监狱过度拥挤。 Scotland proposes early release for short-term prisoners to reduce jail overcrowding.

苏格兰计划提早释放数百名囚犯,以减少监狱过度拥挤的情况。 Scotland plans to release hundreds of prisoners early to reduce overcrowding in its jails. 新的《囚犯(提早释放)(苏格兰)法案》提议释放服满40%刑期的短期囚犯,低于50%,目的是将监狱人口减少5%。 The new Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill proposes releasing short-term prisoners after serving 40% of their sentences, down from 50%, aiming for a 5% reduction in the prison population. 该计划规定在六周内分三个阶段执行,不包括被判犯有性犯罪或家庭虐待罪的人。 The plan, set for three stages over six weeks, excludes those convicted of sexual offenses or domestic abuse. 苏格兰狱政署支持该法案,指出过度拥挤阻碍了康复努力。 The Scottish Prison Service supports the bill, noting that overcrowding hinders rehabilitation efforts.