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How just is our justice system?

Moral Maze

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Justice and Moral Agency

This chapter examines the intricate relationship between justice, moral agency, and criminal behavior, advocating for equal treatment of victims and offenders. It questions the fairness of applying uniform legal standards to individuals with diverse backgrounds and explores how personal circumstances influence perceptions of crime. The discussion challenges listeners to reflect on systemic biases and the complexities of judicial discretion in the context of societal risk assessments and the delicate balance between victim rights and mitigating factors in sentencing.

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