Post by Bob on Oct 14, 2010 6:48:54 GMT 1
Short prison sentences do not reduce crime and are used excessively, a survey of prison governors suggests.
The Howard League for Penal Reform released responses from an ongoing research project into short sentences.
Of 223 current and retired Prison Governors Association members surveyed, only 6% agreed that short sentences rehabilitated offenders
The Howard League for Penal Reform released responses from an ongoing research project into short sentences.
Of 223 current and retired Prison Governors Association members surveyed, only 6% agreed that short sentences rehabilitated offenders