The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has confirmed 12 prisoners have been released early from Perth Prison in a bid to tackle COVID-19.
The prisoners were released from the prison this month as a result of emergency measures approved by the Scottish Parliament.Last month it was revealed there had been several positives cases of COVID-19 connected to the prison.The prisoners, who were sentenced up to 18 months behind bars, were given their freedom under a “triple lock” set of restrictions.Tributes paid to nurse who worked in Perth Royal Infirmary for nearly 40 yearsThe SPS is in the process of phasing the release of around 450 prisoners from its Scottish prisons.The move was taken to help prison and healthcare staff continue to safely manage