Report Summary
This report provides members of the Policing Performance Committee with an overview of key areas of COSLA’s work of interest to the Committee. The update focuses on strategic developments and cross-COSLA activity that links to policing.
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Meeting
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Policing Performance Committee - 19 March 2025
Date : 19 March 2025
Location : online
Prisoner (Early Release) (Scotland) Act 2025
The Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Act 2025 (Commencement) Regulations 2025 were laid before the Scottish Parliament on 29 January 2025. These regulations brought the provisions of the Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Act 2025 into force on 11 February 2025.
The Act forms part of a range of measures designed to deliver a sustained reduction to the prison population and ensure the justice system can continue to function safely and effectively for everyone.
COSLA Officers have worked collaboratively with Scottish Government and partners in preparation for implementation of the Act and are active members in the different governance groups.
COSLA has also worked closely with Scottish Government and partners, in the drafting of the legislation and the associated financial memorandum, that recognises the additional housing pressures that will likely be experienced locally.
