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The Failure of Harsh Prison Sentences
15:47 - 23:31 (07:44)
In this episode, the guest discusses the ineffectiveness of long prison sentences and makes a case for treating prisoners humanely in order to reduce the rates of recidivism. Also, the guest points out that the Norwegian prison system that humans prisoners actually works while the American and British models do not.
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This conversation explores the complex history of crime and punishment, and how our modern justice system differs.
15:47 - 21:00 (05:13)
Summary
This conversation explores the complex history of crime and punishment, and how our modern justice system differs.
ChapterThe Failure of Harsh Prison Sentences
Episode#211 - Chris Daw QC - Why We Should Close All Prisons & Legalise Drugs
PodcastModern Wisdom
The use of technology can help in monitoring prisoners' movements and actions, making it unnecessary to build high walls to secure a perimeter in modern society.
21:00 - 23:31 (02:30)
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The use of technology can help in monitoring prisoners' movements and actions, making it unnecessary to build high walls to secure a perimeter in modern society. To secure the most dangerous criminals, a simple fence with advanced technology can suffice while keeping the prison conditions as normal as possible for the rest of the inmates.