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Dozens of criminals freed early from Scottish prisons to tackle overcrowding returned to jail after reoffending

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A total of 477 inmates were let out early in Scotland over the summer to tackle overcrowding.

57 were returned to prison after committing further crimes, it has emerged.

Scottish Prison Service says it has been 'open and transparent' over the issue.

A spokesperson for the prison service said: "We have been open and transparent throughout".

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informal

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English

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48

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