Short jail sentences don’t work: Why Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell wants them longer, even if it means ‘huge’ prisoner numbers

Summary

Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell is exploring the possibility of replacing short prison sentences with longer ones, as prisoners serving longer sentences tend to reoffend less frequently. With the current prison population nearing 10,500 and expected to rise, Mitchell suggests that the potential public safety benefits justify the significant investment required to expand prison facilities. He acknowledges that while the idea is straightforward, implementing such a change is complex and challenging.

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