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100 1 _aRuggles-Brise, Evelyn, Sir,
_d1857-1935
245 1 4 _aThe English Prison System
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-08-30
508 _aBrian Coe, Graeme Mackreth, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The English Prison System" by Sir Evelyn Ruggles-Brise is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work provides a comprehensive examination of the evolution and structure of the prison system in England and Wales, detailing various reforms and practices implemented to improve the treatment of offenders over time. The book likely delves into the complexities of prison administration, the significance of rehabilitative methods, and the historical context surrounding penal legislation. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage by discussing the purpose and meaning of "prison reform." He emphasizes that while the goal is to rehabilitate inmates, the system must also uphold deterrent and retributory principles. Ruggles-Brise argues against viewing prisoners as hopeless cases, articulating the need for a humane approach that respects their rights and potential for reform. He establishes the premise that the treatment of offenders is indicative of a nation's civilization, advocating for a balanced approach to punishment that includes the careful consideration of individual circumstances and the necessity of restoring prisoners to society as improved individuals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 1921
653 _aPrisons -- Great Britain
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/englishprisonsys00rugguoft/page/n5/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66174
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