non cus/cus (content)

Question 1

community sentences - para 1

Answer 1

-supported by many politicians bc they believe criminals should be accountable for their actions.
-sentences combine punishment w education=proven effective bc they rehab offender, n ts could lower reoffending.
–CPO can rehab offenders and offer a chance to gain qual and work experience
–it been proven community sentences more effec and cheaper than prison.

Question 2

electronic tagging - para 2

Answer 2

-electronic tagging used by Scottish justice system employs radio freak tech to ensure offenders comply to home detention curf
-ts allows prisoners to serve 1/4 of sentence in community while wearing tag. ts can reduce pressure on prisons+reduce refo
–however scot conservatives support but emphasis not excuse

Question 3

overcrowding - para 3

Answer 3

-overcrowding one major issue in uk pris which lead to cus sen not meeting aims. in recent years British pop has been increasing rap+priso have struggled w the increasing numbers.
–also bad bc cant offer meaningly edu and mental health rehab which used to prevent reoffending.
-human rights and needs not being met.
–above ex show ts cus pun ineffective bc overcrowding.

Question 4

drugs - para 4

Answer 4

-drugs in p also concerning issue and has neg impact on effec, it thought borden lack of structured activities are reason for mass amount of drugs taken in prisons.
-in many cases the reason for high number of prisoners being given a cus sen bc drug related issues including possessions of drugs or intent to supply.
–ts shows how much drug probs in p n bc overcrow and bored lead to prisoners abusing drugs making challenge to rehab.
-drug probs also very costly for gov ts money could be better spent on improving rehab facilities for prisoners which would in turn reduce reoff bc prop reform.