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Prison Reform

TIME believe the current state of our prison system is a national emergency. To this effect, and with utmost urgency, we will engage with all relevant groups to achieve change across a wide range of targets.

The Time Party believe that the current state of our prison system is a national emergency.

To this effect, and with utmost urgency, we will engage with prison unions, reform groups, engaged businesses and relevant charities to collectively pave a way forward, with the following goals in-mind:

  • A safe working environment for all staff.
  • A substantial reduction in the high rates of self-harm and suicide.
  • Increased support for prisoners with addiction or mental health issues.
  • Improved opportunities for and effective deliverance of rehabilitation.
  • A substantial reduction in re-offending rates with enhanced education and training programmes.

We plan to:

  • Increase the number of Prison Officers by at least 3,000 with priority given to ex-MOD personnel on completion of their military service.

  • Replace the early release scheme (whereby sentences are halved automatically) with a scheme linked to behavioural standards and successful participation in rehabilitative programmes.

  • Offer tax incentives to a wide range of businesses who agree to train and employ suitable ex-convicts.

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