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#700 Are We Locking Up The Wrong People
On today’s episode, Niall tackles a question that sits right at the heart of justice, punishment, and personal responsibility: when someone breaks the law, should we be locking them up or giving them a second chance?
With prisons overcrowded and the system under pressure, more voices are calling for alternatives to jail, particularly for non-violent offenders. Community service, rehabilitation programmes, and restorative justice are often seen as more constructive ways to deal with crime. Supporters argue that short prison sentences can do more harm than good, exposing people to hardened…
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