Written Question · S1W-22798 · Session 1
What assessment it has made of the benefits of weekend detention and home curfews for persons convicted of minor non-violent criminal offen…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what assessment it has made of the benefits of weekend detention and home curfews for persons convicted of minor non-violent criminal offences, with particular reference to rehabilitation and recidivism.
The answer
We have made no assessment of the benefits of weekend detention. Restriction of Liberty Orders will be introduced as a community disposal for courts across Scotland from May 2002. Electronic monitoring will be used to check compliance. We also plan to extend the availability of electronic monitoring for use as a condition in community disposals and for offenders released on licence.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-22798 by reference.