NCJ Number
124087
Journal
British Journal of Criminology Volume: 30 Issue: 1 Dated: (Winter 1990) Pages: 24-35
Date Published
1990
Length
12 pages
Annotation
In 1986 the number of people in prisons per 100,000 of the population was much higher in England and Wales than Australia (93 compared to 70).
Abstract
This difference was not due to differences in crime rates nor the success of the police in apprehending offenders, but to the greater number of people (per capita) in England and Wales received into prison, both on remand and under sentence. Furthermore, in England and Wales, young adults were much more likely to be detained in custody -- particularly those sentenced for non-sexual assault, burglary, and property damage. 7 tables, 17 references. (Publishers abstract)