The 'separate system'

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Why was the Pentonville prison built?
It was built as a prototype of the 'separate system'
What was the 'separate system'?
It was were prisoners were kept apart as much as possible. They lived in separate cells and stayed there for up to 23 hours a day
What did the 'separate system' give the prisoners a chance to do?
It gave them time to reform through religious faith and self-reflection
What did the 'separate system' ensure prisoners were not doing?
It ensured that the prisoners were not influenced by each other or communicating in any way
How did the 'separate system' deter people?
It deterred people from committing crimes because of the seriousness of the punishments
How did the 'separate system' ensure retribution?
It ensured retribution by making the prisoners 'pay' for their crimes