punishments – due to coronavirus.Criminals – including those who have hoarded child abuse images – have been ordered to carry out unpaid work as part of Community Payback Orders.But the work has been suspended because of the virus pandemic.Those convicted of crimes against key workers are being allowed to do their unpaid work at home in council areas including Renfrewshire and North Ayrshire.Completing online courses and phone calls with counsellors and employability mentors are also being counted towards unpaid work.Scottish Labour justice spokesperson Rhoda Grant said it was important punishments are “in line with – and proportionate to – the crime committed”.A spokesman for Renfrewshire Council said: “Service users are issued with craft.
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