Outside the marginals

A commentary on the politics that followed the UK elections of 2010, 2015, 2017 and 2019 (and THAT referendum)

Archive for the tag “protection”

Imprisonment and Gender

Short sentences wreck lives, a few weeks inside can mean a woman loses her children, her home, and her job. Many women are trapped in an endless cycle within the Criminal Justice System – 45% are reconvicted within a year of release.
Julian’s Musings 30 March 2015 : Julian Ware-Lane supports Women in Prison’s campaign and calls for a new approach to criminal justice for women

I don’t doubt the above, but, if we read:

a few weeks inside can mean losing your children, your home, and your job. Many are trapped in an endless cycle within the Criminal Justice System – 45% are reconvicted within a year of release.
ibid

Is that still true? Read more…

Post Navigation