The Penitentiary Act of 1779 Required That Institutions Be Based

question 58

Multiple Choice

The Penitentiary Act of 1779 required that institutions be based upon all of the following principles EXCEPT:

• A) a secure and sanitary building.
• B) inspection to ensure that offenders followed the rules.
• C) abolition of the fees charged offenders for their food.
• D) reformatory regime.
• E) defendant access to legal council.

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