The Impact Of Punishment As Crime Prevention In Uganda: A Case Study Of Luzira Prison

ABSTRACT

This study investigated the impact of imprisonment as crime prevention in Uganda. The study was based on the following objectives: to determine how Punishment affects while preventing crimes in Uganda .The study was conducted through descriptive survey research design; data was collected between June and July, 20 I 4 using questionnaires and review of secondary data techniques from the Luzira prison in Kampala. Data was analyzed using frequency counts and snow ball sampling system to determine the impact of Punishment. The study found out that prisoners are t01iured and therefore the government should train spies to report such acts in the prisons in Uganda.