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An emergency has been called in Scottish Prisons with jails full to the max.

Overcrowding in our jails may not be regarded as a top priority by some. Many see it as “if you can’t do the time, don’t do the crime”.

It is concerning that the prison ­population has risen past 8000, with watchdogs now declaring a “critical risk” from overcrowding in our jails. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.

In the longer term, Scotland needs to reappraise how we deal with offenders.We send more people to jail per head of population than most European nations. They now light up the sky from late summer to New Year, via Halloween and Christmas. More worryingly, fireworks have also become associated with a growing trend for youth disorder.

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