Why was the discipline so strict?
Discipline
was used to control inmates who
were often 
noisy
and violent. Fighting was common, especially in the women’s yard.
On the whole punishment was used regularly - even for the smallest of
offences.
Men could be punished for trying to talk to their wives and even children
were scolded for playing.
was so strict it is not surprising that in some places riots often broke
out.
