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#616 Name and Shame: Should Gardaí Publish Mugshots?
In this episode, Niall is joined by financial commentator and media regular Karl Deeter to unpack a controversial new move by the Police Service of Northern Ireland: the routine release of mugshots of people convicted of crimes and sentenced to 12 months or more in prison.
Supporters of the policy, including Northern Ireland’s Justice Minister Naomi Long, argue that it’s about transparency, justice being seen to be done, and reassuring victims and the wider public that serious offenders are being held to account. But where does the line get drawn?
Niall and Karl dig into the ethical and…
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