Some people believe that giving longer prison sentences is the best way ton reduce crime. Others believe that there are better ways to reduce crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion

Imprisonment serves the purpose of punishing law offenders and more importantly

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about the serious impact of committing

crime

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. Many people believe current

prison

sentences

should be longer in order to be more effective in reducing

crime

rate

while

others believe in alternative ways.

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to be alternative ways when it comes to reducing

crime

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rate.

Firstly

,

instead

of merely

prison

sentencing, caning could be added together. The wound healing process after being caned is lengthy and often it impacts daily activities

hence

it is a good way to increase the intensity of the punishment. Caning is commonly

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used for men

due to

the extreme pain it causes,

however

,

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could be extended to women as well for a more holistic approach

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reducing

crime

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rate.

On the other hand

, it is an expense for government to keep prisoners.

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, prisoners get meals, medical care, and other basic care. In the event

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prison

sentences

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extended,

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simply means

government

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will have to spend even more on funding the prisons. These expenses are not for the purpose of generating revenue

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should be kept at the lowest possible. For those who believe longer

prison

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more effective in reducing

crime

, it might not work out as intended as many wouldn't be able to visualise the difference

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spending 3 years in

prison

compared to spending 5 years. Undoubtedly,

this

could intimidate the potential offenders

however

to what

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method is effective is hard to measure. In conclusion, judging from

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and

economy

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perspective, there are alternative ways to reduce

crime

and longer

prison

sentences

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not the most ideal solution.