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'There needs to be immediate change!' Victims and families demand John Swinney scraps early release amid violence against women epidemic

Victims of crime and their families have issued a plea to John Swinney to tighten bail conditions for men suspected of attacking women and scrap his plan for earlier release of long-term prisoners.

'There needs to be immediate change!' Victims and families demand John Swinney scraps early release amid violence against women epidemic

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Victims of crime and their families have issued a plea to John Swinney to tighten bail conditions for men suspected of attacking women and scrap his plan for earlier release of long-term prisoners.

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Victims of crime and their families have issued a plea to John Swinney to tighten bail conditions for men suspected of attacking women and scrap his plan for earlier release of long-term prisoners.

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