THE HABITUAL CRIMINAL.
EFFORTS AT HIS-RECLAMATION
LONDON^ Jan. 15. The erection at Parkhurst of a new prison for the treatment- of habitual criminals represents an important step forward in the British .penal system. The reclamation of the class for which this new penitentiary is intended is to be attempted by means -of indeterminate sentences and more humane treatment.
Prisoners will be allowed more social intercourse daily while at .their meals, and will be provided with literary and other recreations. They will be entertained with band concerts and lectures on nature study. A dry canteen is to supplement the regulation fare, and prisoners will be able to procure"" various little dainties on the 1.0.TJ. system, the cost being deducted from the gratuities they receive. ■:■■ . •
The new system will come into operation shortly, when a start Trill be made with 50 prisoners.
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Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXII, Issue LXII, 22 January 1912, Page 3
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