was a leader of correctional reform in England and the developer of a utilitarian approach to crime and punishment.
A) Jeremy Bentham
B) John Howard
C) Cesare Beccaria
D) Sir Walter Crofton

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Jeremy Bentham was a philosopher and jurist known for his development of utilitarianism, an ethical theory that posits the best action is the one that maximizes utility, typically defined as that which produces the greatest well-being of the greatest number of people. His ideas significantly influenced the reform of prisons and the criminal justice system in England and beyond.

Was a Leader of Correctional Reform in England and the Developer