The simple fact that Prisons in Britain have been overcrowded for many years and still are, has again provoked discussions. Together with a few statistics to justify the envisaged solutions, Ministers seem to want the "early release" of short-term criminals !
The obvious long term solution would be to order the building of several new "state of the arts" Prisons in outlying areas, to house dangerous criminals in solitary confinement ! Should "Gang Leaders" or "Terrorists" be allowed to mingle with "small-time civil criminals" ?
Is ordering the "early release" of Prisoners acceptable legally and morally ? It changes the punishment of the criminal which the Judge deemed necessary for the criminal and for the security of the Public ! Imprisonment is meant to be a déterrent !
Instead of a stop-gap solution a serious long term plan for new prisons is needed ! It would certainly be a Vote catcher in an Election !
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