The transformative potential of prisons in Africa and beyond

First watch the first 5 minutes only of this TED talk. It gives an idea of Alexander's motivations.

Alexander McLean TED Talk


0.00 - 5.07

1. Why was the man Alexander found in the hospital not being treated or cared for?

2. What was the first death row prisoner Alexander mentions convicted of?

3. What was the second inmate convicted of?

4. What percentage of people sentenced with death in Uganda have been estimated to be innocent?




5:07 - 9:29

1. Why did Alexander return to the UK?

2. What conversation has Alexander had many times before?

3. Why had no one attended to Charles?

4. Why did Susan kill her husband?

5. What crime the woman in chains in Sudan committed?

6. What was the effect of refurbishing the Kampala Prison?

Think:

Why do you think this is happening?