Prison Abolition in the UK: They Dare Not Speak Its Name?

The article discusses the prison abolition movement in Great Britain, focusing on its inner tensions, tactical dilemmas, and contemporary relevance. Topics include restorative justice and practical politics; the prison-industrial complex and commercial management of prisons; and the social and ideol...

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Authors: Ryan, Mick (Author) ; Ward, Tony (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2014
In: Social justice
Year: 2014, Volume: 41, Issue: 3, Pages: 107-119
Online Access: Volltext (Publisher)
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Keywords:
Crime
Prison privatization
Prison-industrial complex
Private prison industry
PRACTICAL politics
Restorative Justice
Prison administration
Prison reform
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Summary:The article discusses the prison abolition movement in Great Britain, focusing on its inner tensions, tactical dilemmas, and contemporary relevance. Topics include restorative justice and practical politics; the prison-industrial complex and commercial management of prisons; and the social and ideological causes of crime.
ISSN:2327-641X