Moral Maze

How just is our justice system?

Mar 20, 2025
Inaya Folarin-Iman, a commentator and campaigner, engages with Ash Sarkar from Navara Media on the controversial two-tier justice system. Historian Tim Stanley provides historical perspectives while Giles Fraser discusses justice principles. Kirsty Brimelow shares her legal expertise and Henry Hill critiques the new guidelines. Sheldon Thomas, from Gangline, shares personal insights on preventing crime in young black men, while Rakib Ehsan highlights research on ethnic minorities in the justice system. They tackle biases, fairness, and the role of personal backgrounds in sentencing.
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INSIGHT

Disparities in Sentencing

  • Ethnic minorities, including white minorities, tend to receive longer prison sentences.
  • The reasons for this disparity are unclear, prompting calls for more information during sentencing.
INSIGHT

Pre-Sentencing Reports and Fairness

  • Pre-sentencing reports often lead to shorter sentences, raising questions about their selective use.
  • If these reports are beneficial, they should be mandatory for all defendants to ensure fairness.
ANECDOTE

Systemic Racism and its Impact

  • Sheldon Thomas, a former gangster, shared his experience of systemic racism within the justice system.
  • He highlighted the psychological impact of discrimination on Black men.
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