Rejected petition Build More Prisons

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The government should build more prisons to house the ever growing number of criminals roaming the streets of the United Kingdom for more appropriate lengths of time.

Never again should the length of a prison sentence be based on the lack of prison places.

The recreational facilities within prisons should also be removed or substantially reduced to discourage criminals from returning.

Criminals should also be made to pay for their upkeep whilst in prison.

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Date submitted 10 August 2011
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