Prisons Flashcards
What should prisons provide for individuals?
Basic human rights, but this isn’t always happening.
How much of the UK prison system is overcrowded?
2/3 of prisons are overcrowded.
What is the warning about the UK penal system?
It has reached toxic levels due to overcrowding.
How many jails in the UK hold 50% more prisoners than capacity?
80 out of 117 jails.
What is rehabilitation in prisons?
Providing prisoners with services and opportunities to learn skills for life after prison.
What are the benefits of rehabilitation?
Increases job prospects and improves well-being.
How much does it cost to run rehabilitation programs?
£100 million.
What is the purpose of punishment in prisons?
To punish those who have committed crimes.
What issues exist in prisons despite punishment?
Drugs, alcohol, stress among staff, violence, and aggression.
What percentage of prisoners reoffend as of March 2021?
24.7%.
How does prison provide protection to society?
It keeps serious criminals away from the public and acts as a deterrent.
What has happened with criminals let out on parole for serious crimes?
Re-offending for crimes like rape and murder has increased by 50%.
Who is an example of someone protected from the public in prison?
Harold Shipman, who murdered 15 people.
