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Irish marks system  

Definition

  • In the mid-1800s, Great Britain was overwhelmed by a crisis in corrections. The American colonies, having declared their independence in 1776, were henceforth unavailable for use as a destination for transported prisoners. [Source: Encyclopedia of Community Corrections; Irish Marks System]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-JVB5PTLQ-H

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