Ok wasn't sure whether we had a thread about prison on here a quick check showed we haven't, but if we have feel free to move or merge this!
Is the prison system we have at the moment fit for purpose and what exactly is its purpose, should it be as a deterrent to try and stop people committing crime or as a rehabilitation to enable criminals to try and give up crime, because at the moment its failing as both.
In fact some are seeing it as an alternative to trying to make a go of living a standard life of earning a living and paying their way in society, they prefer to be in prison where they are fed watered and have no bills to pay.
Also our prisons are over crowded, so what can be done to improve the situation, can anything actually be done?