Lecture 19: Comparative Penology - Norway Flashcards
What is the study of punishment called?
Penology
Which country is considered exceptionally punitive?
US
What does comparative penology allow us to do?
- Compare prison conditions
- Understand different legal systems
- Rethink approaches to punishment
What framework helps explain differences in approaches to crime and punishment between countries?
Political economy
What characterizes the Nordic model of political economy?
Capitalist welfare state
What is a key goal of the Nordic welfare state?
Social cohesion
What best describes income inequality in Nordic countries?
Low
What best describes the Nordic approach to human rights?
Progressive
What penal approach do Nordic countries follow?
Penal welfarism
How do Nordic countries view incarcerated individuals?
Not much different than anyone else
What contributes to high public trust in Nordic government?
Civil participation
How do Nordic countries respond to high profile crimes?
Little change
What is the average prison sentence length for murder in Norway?
12 years
What is forvaging in the Norwegian system?
Preventative detention
What is the goal of victim impact statements?
To give the victim a voice
What percentage of prisoners in Norway serve less than 90 days?
55%
What helps Norway avoid prison overcrowding?
Managed prison population
What is the sentencing queue in Norway?
A waiting list for imprisonment
What is the main idea behind prison normality principles in Norway?
Resembling life outside prison
Why does Norway use an ‘import model’ for prison services?
Normalisation
What explains Norway’s low recidivism rates?
Robust rehabilitation
What rights do Norweigan prisoners retain?
- Healthcare
- Legal
- Voting
What best describes rehabilitation in Norwegian prisons?
Addressing social causes
What guarantees successful prisoner reintegration in Norway?
Comprehensive re-entry plan
What is a criticism of Norway’s liberal penal model?
Too comfortable for prisoners
What deprivation do prisoners still experience in Norway?
Psychological pains
Why does Norway treat foreign national prisoners differently?
Public pressure
What societal change has impacted immigration attitudes in Norway?
Recession - economic decline
What percent of prisoners in Norway are foreign nationals?
30%
What legal right is denied to foreign prisoners in Norway?
Family visits
What criticism have Norwegian prisons received from the CPT?
Treatment of foreign prisoners
Why doesn’t Norway use a sex offender registry upon release?
Evidence shows it increases recidivism rates
How has rising immigration impacted criminal justice policy in Norway?
Politicization
What key advantage does Norway see in its prison model?
Effective rehabilitation
What unique Norwegian practice could help reduce prison populations in the UK?
Sentencing queue
