In the light of that advice, Ministers concluded that Ruddle's release could not be delayed or prevented by an immediate application for judicial review, nor by any other means available to them within the law.After discussing the Ruddle judgement with legal and policy advisers, Ministers reached the conclusion that the law as stated in that judgement did not allow the courts to take full account of public safety when considering such cases.We have therefore:instructed officials to prepare immediate advice on whether and how the law could be changed to address their concerns;made clear that the emergency legislation procedures of the Scottish Parliament would be used if necessary;approached Lord MacLean to ensure that his committee, which is reviewing the sentencing and treatment of serious offenders with personality disorder, takes full account of the implications of the Ruddle case, and is in a position to bring forward detailed recommendations in the early part of next year;drawn the case to the attention of the committee chaired by the Rt Hon Bruce Millan which is reviewing the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984 and which is expected to report in the summer of next year; andrequested the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland to undertake an inquiry into the care received by Mr Ruddle and other patients with a diagnosis of personality disorder or similar conditions, focusing particularly on its psychological aspects.This work continues.