Scottish Government Governor’s Veto Guidance: www.gov.scot/publications/prison-emergency-early-release-veto-guidance-for-governors Scottish Ministers, special advisers and the Permanent Secretary are covered by the terms of the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016. See www.lobbying.scot St Andrew’s House, Regent Road, Edinburgh EH1 3DG www.gov.scot Scottish Prison Service Operational Guidance – Emergency Release: https://www.sps.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2024- 06/Emergency%20Release%20Operational%20Guidance%2011%20June%202024.pdf Yours sincerely, ANGELA CONSTANCE Scottish Ministers, special advisers and the Permanent Secretary are covered by the terms of the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016.