Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill: island communities impact assessment

Introduction

This document records the decision not to undertake a full Island Communities Impact Assessment (“ICIA”) in respect of Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill (“the Bill”). It also summarises the information and evidence that has been considered, along with the rationale for this decision.

Further information about the background and the policy intention of the Bill is set out in the Policy Memorandum. Estimated costs are set out in the Bill’s Financial Memorandum.