Rising number of prisoners is proof that prison doesn't work
November 27, 2009 11:01 AM
Originally published by Scottish Liberal Democrats
Originally published by Scottish Liberal Democrats
Commenting on prisoner statistics released today by the Scottish Government, Liberal Democrat Justice spokesman Robert Brown MSP said:
"The comments made by Labour and the Tories beggar belief.
"A rising number of prisoners is manifest proof of the failure of prison as a deterrent. Prison has little effect as a rehabilitative force either. Most prisoners are re-offenders.
"Prisoner numbers are sky high, but this has no effect on soaring crime rates.
"Prisoners are a huge cost to the public purse with minimal effect on safety in communities or the lives of the prisoners after they are released.
"Scrapping very short term prison sentences in favour of tough community sentences would save money and stop re-offending."
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