Is prison still an effective deterrent against crime?

See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy DAILY MAIL REPORTER Published: 00:00 BST, 10 August 2026 | Updated: 00:41 BST, 10 August 2026

Analysts say thousands of people may become victims of crime under Andy Burnham's early prison release scheme which could see sex offenders, robbers and arsonists freed early. Amid growing scrutiny of the UK prison system, many have started to question whether the institution effectively deters crime. What do you think? Have your say in the Morning Mail poll.Vote now and you'll find the final results in tomorrow's Morning Mail newsletter.

Is prison still an effective deterrent against crime?

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