# The Prisoners (Early Release) (Miscellaneous Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (Scotland) Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Regulations laid before the Scottish Parliament under section 27A(2)(d) of the Prisoners and Criminal Proceedings (Scotland) Act 1993, for approval by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.
PRISONS
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS
Made 2026
Coming into force 12th May 2026
The Scottish Ministers make the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 27A(1) and (2) of the Prisoners and Criminal Proceedings (Scotland) Act 1993 and all other powers enabling them to do so.
In accordance with section 27A(5) of that Act, the Scottish Ministers have consulted with the persons listed there and such other persons as they consider appropriate.
In accordance with section 27A(6) of that Act, the Scottish Ministers have made a statement to the Scottish Parliament in relation to these Regulations.
In accordance with section 27A(2)(d) of that Act, a draft of this instrument has been laid before and approved by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/sdsi/2026/9780111065778/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-prisoners-early-release-miscellaneous-amendment-and-transitional-provisions-scotland-regulations-2026/introduction
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