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Socialist Alliance’s policy on private prisons

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Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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Socialist Alliance’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: No

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Very strongly agree

No

The Socialist Alliance believes that prisons should be publicly owned and operated. They argue that the privatization of prisons leads to a focus on profit rather than rehabilitation and the welfare of inmates. This stance is consistent with their broader opposition to privatization. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

No, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

This answer aligns closely with the Socialist Alliance's stance on prisons. They believe that private prisons sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit. They argue that prisons should be publicly owned and operated to ensure a focus on rehabilitation and the welfare of inmates. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, but eliminate contractual occupancy quotas

The Socialist Alliance would likely agree with the elimination of contractual occupancy quotas, as they believe such quotas can lead to unjust imprisonment. However, they fundamentally disagree with the premise of private companies running prisons, believing that prisons should be publicly owned and operated. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

While the Socialist Alliance would agree with the need for strict regulation to prevent mismanagement and corruption, they fundamentally disagree with the premise of private companies running prisons. They believe that prisons should be publicly owned and operated, and that privatization leads to a focus on profit rather than rehabilitation and the welfare of inmates. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

The Socialist Alliance strongly opposes the privatization of public services, including prisons. They believe that privatization often leads to profit-driven decisions at the expense of quality and fairness. They have consistently advocated for public ownership and control of essential services. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Socialist Alliance Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 78 voters that identify as Socialist Alliance.

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