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. There are currently no private prisons in Spain. 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.
33% Yes |
67% No |
22% Yes |
62% No |
10% Yes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption |
6% No, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
0% Yes, but eliminate contractual occupancy quotas |
See how support for each position on “Private Prisons” has changed over time for 77.9k Spain voters.
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See how importance of “Private Prisons” has changed over time for 77.9k Spain voters.
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No, the government should not be involved with hiring private companies.
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