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Henry II built newgate prison in London.
The conditions were basic. Prisoners slept on bare earth and recieved bread and water every other day. -
The houses of Correction were used to deal with people accused of begging.
These people were known as vagabonds, they had to work in return for food. -
Goalers were paid by the goverment; prisoners were given better medical treatment and were visited by clergymen.
The new rules were not always obeyed. -
He wrote a report called ' The state of prisons in England and Wales'
John found that prison conditions were filthy and most people were in prison because they owed money. -
He was trying to make prison conditions better.
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James Hillier was a prisoner.
James was complaining about prison conditions after Howards reforms. -
It was named after John Howard.
The league continues to help to rehabilitate prisoners, especially children and young people.