What was the primary purpose of the Gaols Committee?
Reform education
Investigate prisons
Regulate trade
Review military tactics
Answer
To investigate the conditions and management of gaols (prisons) in the United Kingdom, the Gaols Committee was established in 1819. The committee's primary objective was to examine and evaluate various aspects of prison systems, such as the treatment of prisoners, sanitation, security, and overall administration. Their findings and recommendations aimed to improve the overall state of prisons and ensure humane treatment of individuals incarcerated within these facilities.
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