Prison System

• 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%