AC 3.1 Flashcards
1
Q
what are the main aims of prison??
A
Public protection
Rehabilitation
Deterrence- general and individual
To implement the sentences from the court
2
Q
How are prisons funded??
A
Taxation
3
Q
How much does it cost to keep someone in prison per year??
A
£40,000
4
Q
How many “public prisons” are there in England and Wales and who are they run by??
A
108 run by His Majesties Prison and Probation Services (HMPPS)
5
Q
How many “private prisons” are there in England and Wales and who are they run by??
A
14 run by private companies such as Serco
6
Q
what percent of the prison population serve their sentence in a private prison??
A
19%
