1. Sentencing in northern ireland
... viable alternatives to prison with the introduction of enhanced Probation Orders, Community Service Orders and the formation of the Custody Probation Order. The most cursory glance at studies by Kerr & Wilson, Kershaw and many other academics illustrate that the prison experience by no means is a solution to the crime problem. Merely a state of suspended animation in which to place offenders, a state ... in which they evidently become better criminals, drug addicts, hardened and ready to re-offend when released. Kerr & Wilson's evidence showing a 49% re-conviction rate [substantially lo...
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