Prison system changes

• In 1896, Broadmoor Hospital opened for mentally ill prisoners (rather than them being treated the same as other prisoners).
• In 1902 hard labour ended.
• In 1907, probation officers were employed to check on offenders living outside prison.
• In 1922 the separate system ended, and more educational opportunities for prisoners were introduced.
• In 1933 the first open prison, at New Hall, Wakefield, was opened. These had a more relaxed regime and prisoners were allowed out on day release. The idea was to prepare prisoners for life after prison.