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Justice Minister Cathy Jamieson yesterday shelved plans to use a private security firm in Scotland's prisons following the mistaken release of two criminals, including a murderer who is still on the run.
The Executive planned to expand the use of Reliance Custodial Services, which began escorting prisoners to and from some Scottish courts last week under an pounds 11 million contract, as part of modernising prison escorting services.See the full content of this document
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Minister's Decision On Private Firm Prison Deal
But after the bungled release of housebreaker Colin Watson and murderer Jamie McCormick from cour...
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