Hundreds of prisoners in Scotland are being released early to address overcrowding, with some dangerous inmates included. The Scottish government's legislation allows those sentenced to less than four years to be freed after serving 40% of their term. The release is phased, aiming to reduce the prison population by five percent. Concerns about reoffending rates of 60% and a lack of victim notification have been raised. The government emphasizes the need to focus on rehabilitation and prison capacity.