Private prisons are incarceration centers that are run by a for-profit company instead of a government agency. The companies that operate private prisons are paid a per-diem or monthly rate for each prisoner they keep in their facilities. In 2018 10% of prisoners in New Zealand were housed in private prisons. Opponents of private prisons argue that incarceration is a social responsibility and that entrusting it to for-profit companies is inhumane. Proponents argue that prisons run by private companies are consistently more cost effective than those run by government agencies.
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Māori electorate
Response rates from 313 Taupo voters.
28% Yes |
72% No |
16% Yes |
67% No |
11% Yes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption |
4% No, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
1% Yes, but eliminate contractual occupancy quotas |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 313 Taupo voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 313 Taupo voters.
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Unique answers from Taupo voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@8GDSK5D4yrs4Y
Doesn’t matter who as long as the jobs done properly
@9DPFK8V1yr1Y
Yes, only if the company is well vetted and monitored for accountability.
@9J78RN2 11mos11MO
Over process of prison and the court over government lawful behavior against and trespass in the built-in
@9HK9YD6 1yr1Y
The right wings running for prisoners by the warrant to arrested by police and connection officers funds
@9H6KYYJ1yr1Y
Yes, but only in some areas of the country, and they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption
@9F7H96N1yr1Y
No, although potentially more effective, private prisons may sacrifice care quality for profit
@9F6HTYG1yr1Y
If it lowers tax then yes
@9F65RHQ1yr1Y
What would be more relevant is coming to a conclusion of a working system of care and most importantly rehabilitation, Look at a country that has got it right and learn from them. Private or not
