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Published: 07 April 2025

COSLA Update Report - 19 March 2025

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

The publication discussed was referenced in the meeting below

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.


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