PUNISHMENTS 1 PRISON Britain locks up more people

PUNISHMENTS 1. PRISON- Britain locks up more people than any other country in Europe. At the beginning of 2002 there were over 71, 000 inmates. There a range of prisons including high security, women’s and open. 1. COMMUNITY SERVICE- Instead of imprisonment the offender has to work within the community on a task for a number of hours. Its aim is that the offender gives something back to the community they have damaged. FINE- If people break the law they are asked to pay a certain amount of money for that e. g. speeding fines, criminal damage. CURFEW- The offender has to be in or is not allowed in a certain area after a specific time. ELECTRONIC TAGGING- The offender is given a tag (usually attached to the ankle) that is connected to the local police station. The offender’s movements and actions are recorded. SUSPENDED SENTENCE- The offender is given the warning of a sentence. If a crime is committed again the person will be given that sentence. PROBATION ORDER- The offender is given a probation officer who they have to meet at a certain time every week. This person gives the offender help and advice e. g. for drug or alcohol abuse.

Which Punishment is the Most Effective? Punishment Prison Community Service Fine Curfew Electronic Tagging Suspended Sentence Probation Order Disqualified e. g. driving Number of Students