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Less Eligibility

Johnston, Helen

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Abstract

The principle of less eligibility is based on the notion that those in prisons (or work-houses, historically) should ensure material living conditions that compare unfavourably with those of similarly disadvantaged people outside these institutions.

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Johnston, H. (2008). Less Eligibility. In Dictionary of Prisons and Punishment (151 - 152). Willan

Publication Date Nov 1, 2008
Pages 151 - 152
Book Title Dictionary of Prisons and Punishment
ISBN 978-1-84392-291-9
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/405198
Contract Date Nov 1, 2008