A vocal critic, he called traditional prison policies a failure.

"Ask them about prison policy, mate, and you'd all be swinging from lampposts."

I cannot believe that it is prison policy to lock them in and me out.

Since 1995, while calling for tougher prison policies, the governor has named 15 of the board's 16 members.

Changing prison policy, however, is no longer a simple matter.

Very few Americans have raised their voices in opposition to our shameful prison policies.

After years of being tough on crime, only Republicans have the credentials to change prison policy.

Also the changes in prison policy has led to the reduction in crime rates.

This area must therefore be approached in a very sensitive way, with the courage to introduce new innovative measures concerning prison policy.

It is for Member States to decide on the details of prison policy.