Fookes on overcrowding in prison

Title
Fookes on overcrowding in prison
Genre
Interview
TX Date
14 Sep 1978
Year of production
1978
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Duration
00:05:23
Description
Conservative MP Janet Fookes on overcrowding in Britain’s prisons and the benefits of weekend prisons. Fookes argues that there needs to be a change in the fines system and that anyone who is dangerous should not be considered for the weekend prison scheme. Male interviewer not identified.
Contributors
Janet Fookes
Keywords
Government; Prisons; Prison reform; Prisoners; Prison services; Fines (penalties); Penalties

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LBC/IRN, "Fookes on overcrowding in prison". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/lbc/search/index.php/segment/0011500387004 (Accessed 03 Aug 2025)