The prison business

James Kirby

The prison business

James Kirby

School of Law

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Abstract

Raises concerns about the privatisation of prisons and the rapid expansion of the Government's prison building programme. Questions whether the need to make profits for shareholders could influence penal policy, including the rise in the prison population.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	24-26
Number of pages	3
Journal	Counsel
Publication status	Published - Nov 2008

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