PENAL REFORM
INVESTIGATIONS IN ENGLAND British Official Wireless (Received December 29, 5.5 p.m.) RUGBY, December 28. In conformity with the announcement made by the Home Secretary (Sir John Simon) in the House of Commons, before the Christmas adjournment, it is understood a committee will shortly be appointed to inquire into birching and flogging. The value of punishments as a deterrent will be investigated, and objections advanced by penal reformers, on psychological grounds will be considered. The type of offences for which flogging is a suitable punishment, will also be reviewed.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXLII, Issue 20613, 30 December 1936, Page 7
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90PENAL REFORM Timaru Herald, Volume CXLII, Issue 20613, 30 December 1936, Page 7
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