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Potential Solutions for Criminal Justice Reform in the UK
1:03:56 - 1:09:59 (06:03)
The UK may need an inspirational political leader to come from the left or the center left and win a big majority in parliament who was prepared to back the radical agenda for rational criminal justice reform instead of using a retributive approach. There are some individuals who want a retributive approach to enact justice, especially those who are victims or victim's families, but the increasing rate of street murder may shift their perspective towards rational reform.
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This podcast episode discusses whether the tough-on-crime approach to enacting justice, favored by some victims or families of crime victims, is the right one to tackle crime increase rates, especially in the context of an increasing inprisonment rate in Britain.
1:03:56 - 1:05:51 (01:55)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses whether the tough-on-crime approach to enacting justice, favored by some victims or families of crime victims, is the right one to tackle crime increase rates, especially in the context of an increasing inprisonment rate in Britain.
ChapterPotential Solutions for Criminal Justice Reform in the UK
Episode#211 - Chris Daw QC - Why We Should Close All Prisons & Legalise Drugs
PodcastModern Wisdom
Johann Hari discusses the need for an inspirational leader to support rational criminal justice reform, giving the example of how Switzerland's citizens voted to bring in heroin-assisted treatment and stop criminalizing low-level drug dealers to make their streets safer.
1:05:51 - 1:09:59 (04:08)
Summary
Johann Hari discusses the need for an inspirational leader to support rational criminal justice reform, giving the example of how Switzerland's citizens voted to bring in heroin-assisted treatment and stop criminalizing low-level drug dealers to make their streets safer.