Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill passed

New laws to change how imprisonment is used in Scotland has been passed by the Scottish Parliament.

The reforms will establish one new bail test and set into law the circumstances in which courts should remand someone in custody or grant them bail ahead of trial – or sentencing following a conviction. 

More information on this legislation from the Scottish Government can be found here:  Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill passed - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)