NCJ Number
163555
Journal
Penological Information Bulletin Issue: 19 and 20 Dated: (December 1994-1995) Pages: 34-64
Date Published
1995
Length
31 pages
Annotation
This report presents the results of the second survey (1993) of European penal systems with the use of the SPACE procedure.
Abstract
Part 1 addresses the status of prison populations on September 1, 1993, and committal flows in 1992. This is supplemented by data on escapes in 1992. Part II statistics pertain to certain community-based measures and sanctions ordered in 1991. Data on inmate populations as of September 1, 1993, address the total number of inmates, the detention rate, total prison capacity, and occupancy rate. Statistics also cover variations in the number of inmates, inmate demographic characteristics, and inmate legal status. Data on committals to prison in 1992 encompass the total number of first committals in 1992, the committal rate per 100,000 inhabitants, and first committals before final sentence (number and percentage). Data on the length of imprisonment pertain to the total number of days of imprisonment in 1992, the average number of inmates in 1992, and indicator of the average length of imprisonment. The data on community sanctions and measures ordered in 1991 address deferred sentences, exemption from punishment following a finding of guilt, fines, community service, partial prison sentences, and probation. Data are presented for each country. 7 figures and 15 tables