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Convicting for Profits

The Priority of Filling Prisons over Justice for the Innocent

Dr Robert Phillips

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English
C.O.L.T. Ministries
01 July 2024
The book delves into the systemic flaws present in the criminal justice system and shines a light on the unjust practices within the prison system. It meticulously unpacks the conditions under which inmates are effectively coerced into laboring under harsh and exploitative circumstances, essentially operating as a modern-day slave labor force. Furthermore, it discusses the process by which the goods produced by these inmates are distributed and sold in the broader market, leading to the financialization of prisons and their subsequent listing on the stock exchange. The text raises profound concerns about the intricate web of individuals within the legal system, encompassing lawyers, judges, prosecutors, congressmen, senators, and other law enforcement officials, who invest in correctional facilities and derive financial gain from the labor of incarcerated individuals. This pervasive conflict of interest may, alarmingly, result in the unjust incarceration of Innocent individuals'
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Imprint:   C.O.L.T. Ministries
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 6mm
Weight:   159g
ISBN:   9798330257287
Pages:   110
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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