PRISON

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    • What are the three types of courts mentioned in the study material?
      High Court, Sheriff Court, Justice of the Peace court
    • What are the two types of sentences that courts can give to someone guilty of a crime?
      Custodial sentence and non-custodial sentence
    • What is a custodial sentence?
      A custodial sentence involves taking away a person's freedom and sending them to prison
    • Who is responsible for the public prisons in Scotland?
      The Scottish Prison Service (SPS)
    • What is a non-custodial sentence?
      A non-custodial sentence is a punishment that does not involve sending the person to prison
    • What are the different attitudes towards punishment?
      • Retribution: Punishment fits the crime
      • Deterrence: Discouraging further crimes
      • Reform: Changing the offender's behavior
      • Protection: Safeguarding society from offenders
    • What is the aim of retribution in punishment?
      The aim of retribution is that punishment fits the crime, such as an 'eye for an eye'
    • How does deterrence function as a form of punishment?
      Deterrence aims to discourage the offender and others from committing further crimes
    • What is the purpose of reform in the context of punishment?
      The purpose of reform is to change the character of the criminal to prevent future offenses
    • What is the protection aim of punishment?
      The protection aim is to safeguard society from violent and persistent offenders
    • What are the two main purposes of prisons?
      To punish and to rehabilitate
    • How does punishment in prisons aim to prevent re-offending?
      By making criminals suffer and treating them to overcome their problems
    • How many prisoners are there in the UK?
      More than 85,000 prisoners
    • How many prisons are there in Scotland?
      16 prisons
    • What is the maximum amount a convicted prisoner can spend per week in prison shops?
      £25.50 per week
    • What is the average size of a prison cell?
      12ft by 10ft
    • What is one of the main criticisms of prisons regarding overcrowding?
      Overcrowding leads to violence and forced early-release
    • What are the advantages and disadvantages of prisons?
      Advantages:
      • Protect society from dangerous criminals
      • Show a tough stance against crime
      • Stop re-offending

      Disadvantages:
      • Prisons can breed resentment
      • High re-offending rates
      • Families suffer due to incarceration
    • What is the cost of keeping a person in prison per year?
      Over £36,000 per year
    • What is one reason the Scottish Prisons Commission wants to end short prison sentences?
      To lessen the problem of prison overcrowding
    • What percentage of prisoners in Scotland lack basic literacy?
      Approximately 81 percent
    • What is a significant issue faced by female prisoners?
      Approximately 80% have mental health problems
    • What is a common problem regarding drug use in prisons?
      Around a third of all prisoners have a drug problem
    • What is the concern of the Chief Inspector of prisons?
      Drugs getting into prison and the treatment of addicts
    • What is a potential negative effect of prison on first offenders?
      They may be exposed to habitual criminals
    • What is one of the main reasons for high re-offending rates?
      First offenders learn how to commit more crime in prison
    • What is one of the criticisms of the prison system regarding class?
      Middle and upper-class people are less likely to go to jail
    • What is a common issue with prison facilities?
      Many prisons are old and have outdated facilities
    • What is one argument for spending more on prisons?
      To address overcrowding and improve rehabilitation
    • What is one argument for spending less on prisons?
      Prison should be tough with harsh conditions to reduce re-offending
    • What is a suggested alternative to prison for offenders?
      Drug courts and electronic tags
    • What is the impact of a prison record on offenders after release?
      It makes it difficult to get a job
    • How do relationships of offenders typically change due to imprisonment?
      Relationships can break down due to separation
    • What is a common experience for prisoners regarding daily outdoor time?
      Prisoners spend between 30 minutes and 1 hour outside each day
    • What is the significance of good behavior in prison?
      Good behavior allows prisoners to access luxuries like a PlayStation
    • What is the average time spent outside by prisoners each day?
      Between 30 minutes and 1 hour
    • What is the purpose of education programs in prisons?
      To engage offenders and help them change their behavior
    • What is the impact of prison on families of offenders?
      Families suffer through no fault of their own
    • What is the role of prison staff regarding prisoners' cells?
      Staff can search the cell at any time
    • What is the average size of a prison cell in Scotland?
      12ft by 10ft
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