Episode
#211 - Chris Daw QC - Why We Should Close All Prisons & Legalise Drugs
1:18:29
Published: Mon Aug 17 2020
Description
Chris Daw is a Queens Council Barrister and an author. Does the current UK justice system work? Is it rehabilitating offenders? Does it even deter them? Why are drug laws not working and why is the recidivism rate so high? Chris has some radical propositions for a system he says is totally broken. Sponsor: Check out everything I use from The Protein Works at https://www.theproteinworks.com/modernwisdom/ (35% off everything with the code MODERN35) Extra Stuff: Buy Justice On Trial - https://amzn.to/33HpwCN Follow Chris on Twitter - https://twitter.com/crimlawuk Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses an interview with Chris Hedges, where he proposes the ideas of closing all prisons, not considering children as criminals, legalizing drugs, and rejecting the concept of good and evil.
00:00 - 01:46 (01:46)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses an interview with Chris Hedges, where he proposes the ideas of closing all prisons, not considering children as criminals, legalizing drugs, and rejecting the concept of good and evil. The speaker believes that his ideas can lead to a society where crime is minimized, and wellbeing is maximized.
Episode#211 - Chris Daw QC - Why We Should Close All Prisons & Legalise Drugs
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The fitness industry has shifted its focus towards producing high-quality health foods instead of just supplements.
01:46 - 05:49 (04:03)
Summary
The fitness industry has shifted its focus towards producing high-quality health foods instead of just supplements. However, the criminal justice system's continuous attempt to restrict drug usage seems pointless since it has been a consistent aspect of human behavior for millions of years.
Episode#211 - Chris Daw QC - Why We Should Close All Prisons & Legalise Drugs
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The speaker meanders through a personal anecdote involving a rotund barrister and the evolution of cannabis 28 million years ago, before stating that anyone interested in crime, justice, punishment, or drugs will find their book interesting.
05:49 - 09:15 (03:26)
Summary
The speaker meanders through a personal anecdote involving a rotund barrister and the evolution of cannabis 28 million years ago, before stating that anyone interested in crime, justice, punishment, or drugs will find their book interesting.
Episode#211 - Chris Daw QC - Why We Should Close All Prisons & Legalise Drugs
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The author discusses the damaging effects of exclusively punitive prison systems on society and calls for a rehabilitative approach to prevent recidivism.
09:15 - 15:47 (06:31)
Summary
The author discusses the damaging effects of exclusively punitive prison systems on society and calls for a rehabilitative approach to prevent recidivism. He cites the case of Usman Khan, the London Bridge killer, who spent eight years in high security prison before committing his crimes, demonstrating the failure of current methods.
Episode#211 - Chris Daw QC - Why We Should Close All Prisons & Legalise Drugs
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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.
15:47 - 23:31 (07:44)
Summary
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.
Episode#211 - Chris Daw QC - Why We Should Close All Prisons & Legalise Drugs
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Long prison sentences are not effective in keeping people from committing crimes in the long run, and if the public wants to accept the risk of harsh sentences leading to violence, then they need to acknowledge that.
23:31 - 28:19 (04:47)
Summary
Long prison sentences are not effective in keeping people from committing crimes in the long run, and if the public wants to accept the risk of harsh sentences leading to violence, then they need to acknowledge that. Politicians need to stop increasing sentences for crimes just to please the public and start doing it based on what actually works.
Episode#211 - Chris Daw QC - Why We Should Close All Prisons & Legalise Drugs
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Diverting 10-15 year olds from the criminal justice system to education and welfare can save them from getting into a life of crime.
28:19 - 37:33 (09:14)
Summary
Diverting 10-15 year olds from the criminal justice system to education and welfare can save them from getting into a life of crime. The licensing and regulation of drugs, rather than legalization, could help save people from the drug trade controlled by violent criminals.
Episode#211 - Chris Daw QC - Why We Should Close All Prisons & Legalise Drugs
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The author discusses the benefits and drawbacks of legalizing drugs, particularly in Switzerland where they have facilities for drug consumption in hygienic conditions.
37:33 - 44:46 (07:12)
Summary
The author discusses the benefits and drawbacks of legalizing drugs, particularly in Switzerland where they have facilities for drug consumption in hygienic conditions. He expresses concern about the potential profit model for drugs in a private business setting.
Episode#211 - Chris Daw QC - Why We Should Close All Prisons & Legalise Drugs
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The majority of so-called drug dealers are actually low-level users who are selling on behalf of someone else or for personal gain.
44:46 - 51:16 (06:30)
Summary
The majority of so-called drug dealers are actually low-level users who are selling on behalf of someone else or for personal gain. Society spends more money on criminalizing drug dealers than on health services for serious drug users.
Episode#211 - Chris Daw QC - Why We Should Close All Prisons & Legalise Drugs
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The author recounts his journey into the dark web and his surprise at the ease of access within 10 minutes of setting up a VPN, he was offered drugs, guns, and hitmen, as it is shocking that firearms can be broken into many pieces and sent through customs without detection.
51:16 - 54:39 (03:23)
Summary
The author recounts his journey into the dark web and his surprise at the ease of access within 10 minutes of setting up a VPN, he was offered drugs, guns, and hitmen, as it is shocking that firearms can be broken into many pieces and sent through customs without detection.
Episode#211 - Chris Daw QC - Why We Should Close All Prisons & Legalise Drugs
PodcastModern Wisdom
A man was caught and sent to jail for four years due to a police investigation involving surveillance in his house since he was dealing cannabis.
54:39 - 58:49 (04:10)
Summary
A man was caught and sent to jail for four years due to a police investigation involving surveillance in his house since he was dealing cannabis. The punishment is substantially lighter than that of dealing cocaine or heroin.
Episode#211 - Chris Daw QC - Why We Should Close All Prisons & Legalise Drugs
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The American justice system has a lot of flaws, from an excessive number of people imprisoned to harsh penalties for drug-related crimes.
58:49 - 1:03:56 (05:06)
Summary
The American justice system has a lot of flaws, from an excessive number of people imprisoned to harsh penalties for drug-related crimes. The political system also creates barriers to change, even when it's desperately needed.
Episode#211 - Chris Daw QC - Why We Should Close All Prisons & Legalise Drugs
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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.
1:03:56 - 1:09:59 (06:03)
Summary
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.
Episode#211 - Chris Daw QC - Why We Should Close All Prisons & Legalise Drugs
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The book's argument for drug legalization needs to be supported by the actual voices of the victims, which includes people like Anne-Marie Coburn, the mother of Martha Fernback who died from drugs supplied on the streets, to make a lasting impression on the public.
1:09:59 - 1:16:01 (06:01)
Summary
The book's argument for drug legalization needs to be supported by the actual voices of the victims, which includes people like Anne-Marie Coburn, the mother of Martha Fernback who died from drugs supplied on the streets, to make a lasting impression on the public.
Episode#211 - Chris Daw QC - Why We Should Close All Prisons & Legalise Drugs
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ChrisDorkyC provides career support for aspiring lawyers coming from comprehensive schools and encourages everyone to use their voice.
1:16:01 - 1:18:16 (02:15)
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ChrisDorkyC provides career support for aspiring lawyers coming from comprehensive schools and encourages everyone to use their voice.