Date of Award
2009
Document Type
Thesis
Publisher
Edith Cowan University
Degree Name
Bachelor of Criminology and Justice Honours
School
School of Law and Justice
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Law
First Supervisor
Sharan Kraemer
Second Supervisor
Glenn Ross
Abstract
It is commonly agreed by scholars, members of the criminal justice system and the general public that court imposed sentences at times differ depending on the gender of the offender. However, there has been little empirical research conducted in regards to gender differences related to offending and discipline within prisons. The few published studies have reported contradictory results. Prison discipline is an essential part of upholding the good order and security of prisons along with maintaining the safety of prison staff, visitors, prisoners and the general public. The proposed research will identify any discrepancies between the punishments handed to male and female prisoners within the United Kingdom (England and Wales) for infractions of prison legislation. Available data provided by the United Kingdom prison service will be examined and a comparison made between the disciplinary offences committed, and subsequent punishments incurred by, male and female prisoners. The results in relation to the rates of offending and punishments will then be discussed in further detail. In addition, information will be provided in regards to the current legislation surrounding prison offences in the Western Australian prison system, with the aim being to highlight differences and similarities in prison legislation in Western Australia and the United Kingdom.
Recommended Citation
Phillips, C. (2009). A Literature Review and Analysis of Prison Offences and Punishments in England and Wales in 2007 by Gender. Edith Cowan University. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses_hons/1433