AC3.1 PRISONS Flashcards
What is the philosophy for prisons?
HM Prison and Probation Services
Who pays for the prisons?
The government
What was the total budget for prisons in 2018?
£3 billion
What % was the budget for prisons lower in 2018 compared to 2010?
16%
What % did prison officers numbers fall by between 2010 and 2018?
15%
How many prison officers had less than 3 years experience?
Almost a third of
What was the average cost of keeping a prisoner in public sector prisons in 2019?
£41,136
In 2019, how many prisons were there and how many prisoners did they hold?
121 prisons, 80,000 prisoners
How many of the 121 prisons in 2019 were public sector prisons?
106
What are the sims and objectives for the prison service?
Protect public from harm, help convicted rehabilitate, hold prisoners securely
What do the A,B,C,D categories suggest in prisons?
What does A and D mean?
The level of security
A= high security, closed prison, prisoners dangerous to public
D=low security, open prison, prisoners trusted not to try escape
