Cards (8)

  • What arguments are there for the uses of prison?

    • Keeps people safe from violent offenders
    • Criminals are off the streets
    • not a danger to the public
  • What are the arguments against the use of prisons?
    • Lack of rehabilitation
    • Prisons are ineffective
    • don't make prisons face up to their responsibilities
    • Can act as a 'school of crime'
  • What arguments are there for using other methods of punishment instead of prison?
    • Provide continuity so prisons can attend work or attend college
  • What arguments are there against using alternative methods of punishment?
    • No deterrent to offenders
  • What did the Office of National Statistics show an increased rate of in 2016?
    • 10% rise in roberrie
    • 35% increase in public order offences
    • 12% rise in sexual offences
  • What arguments are there for implementing life sentences?
    • Violent criminals are a danger to society
  • What are the arguments against using life sentences?

    • Violent criminals should be rehabilitated
  • What percentage of young people re-offend?
    73%