# Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Act 2023, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: S

An Act of the Scottish Parliament to make provision about the determination of questions of bail; to provide for the court, when sentencing, to have regard to time spent on certain bail conditions; to ensure prisoners are not released on Fridays and certain other days; to provide for the temporary release of long-term prisoners; to enable certain prisoners to be released early in emergency situations; to require certain public bodies to engage in planning for the release of prisoners; to provide support for released prisoners; to provide for information about prisoners to be given to persons or bodies supporting victims; and for connected purposes.
The Bill for this Act of the Scottish Parliament was passed by the Parliament on 22nd June 2023 and received Royal Assent on 1st August 2023

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2023/4/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/bail-and-release-from-custody-scotland-act-2023/introduction
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