Extract from Scotland Parliament debate on "Remand" - Oct 3

Thursday, 4 October 2018 07:15

Fulton MacGregor (Coatbridge and Chryston) (SNP):...Remand has a major impact on the lives of those who are subject to it. It does not have a positive impact on rates of Recidivism; it leads to an increased likelihood of offending. Housing, benefits and so on are all affected, as I said earlier. Access to medications and other health initiatives and interventions can be limited or, in some cases, cut off for a short period of time... To read the whole debate, CLICK HERE...Request free trial