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What new standards for the treatment of prisoners were set by the Gaols Act 1823?
The Gaols Act 1823 set new standards for the treatment of prisoners.
Who was the leader of the 19th-century reform movement for the treatment of prisoners?
Elizabeth Fry was the leader of the 19th-century reform movement for the treatment of prisoners.
What were the findings of the recent inquest into the death of a newborn baby at Bronzefield jail in Surrey?
The recent inquest found that the newborn baby's death at Bronzefield jail was shocking, as the mother, Rianna Cleary, gave birth alone in a cell and prison officers failed to respond to her calls for help.
What is the current state of English and Welsh prisons, and why is there no room for complacency?
The current state of English and Welsh prisons is dreadful, with dangerously low staffing levels and acute overcrowding, leaving no room for complacency about progress.
What problem is highlighted by the case of Rianna Cleary, a black teenage care-leaver who was on remand when she gave birth alone in a cell?
The case of Rianna Cleary highlights the problem of dangerously low staffing levels and the lack of response from prison officers to calls for help, leading to shocking incidents like the death of her newborn baby.
Test your knowledge of historical prison reform with this quiz. Explore the Gaols Act 1823, the impact of Elizabeth Fry's leadership, and the evolution of prison standards. Discover how these historical events have shaped modern prison reform efforts.
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