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The experts in imprisonment are also clear about the real-world consequences of inconsistency between prisoners. It is counterproductive to have a substantial proportion of prisoners in any individual prison denied an incentive which is extended to others. People respond to incentives, and people who conclude they have nothing to lose are less compliant, predictable or engaged in regimes and rehabilitation. A genuine, forward-thinking investment in both reducing the prison population and protecting the public would recognise and accommodate this reality.