Critically assess the notion; 'Privatising Prisons is 'Morally Wrong''
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Critically assess the notion; 'Privatising Prisons is 'Morally Wrong'' By, Mr Charanjit Landa 6 December 2002 Introduction The following piece of written work aims to critique the notion that; privatisation of prisons is morally wrong. The piece it self is not long enough to carry out a comprehensive assessment of the whole moral argument, of which there are many facets, this written work aims to provide an overview of the main points. The area is controversial, it has been described by politicians as 'morally repugnant'1. There has always been and always will be differing attitudes towards private prisons, labellised as commercialisation or 'cashing in' on a very profitable market, I will consider this amongst other issues further. I feel it axiomatic to consider the arguments for and against privatisation, penal policy, reform and political attitude and how the moral ground provides justification against privatisation. As well as this I will also consider the human rights...


