Victims Will Be Told When Criminals Go On Home Leave; Plan to Improve Confidence in Justice System

The Herald › September 28, 2004

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THE victims of serious crime are to be given the right to be informed of home leave arrangements for those sent to prison for offences committed against them, the Scottish Executive announced yesterday.

Cathy Jamieson, justice minister, said that, from November 1, victims and their families could obtain details of home or day releases from jail by registering with the government's victim notification scheme.

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Victims Will Be Told When Criminals Go On Home Leave; Plan to Improve Confidence in Justice System

The system already entitles victims to be informed if the inmate is transferred out of Scotland, or escapes, absconds or dies. At present, victims ...

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