The Crime Agents Why do men commit so much more crime than women?
Nov 10, 2025
Men account for nearly 80% of crime in the UK, and the discussion dives into potential reasons. Is it testosterone or societal factors at play? The hosts also tackle Prince Andrew’s vulnerability to investigations post-royalty and reveal how complex legal standards affect the prosecution of extremist views. They suggest law changes for tackling knife crime and explore the barriers women face in policing. Lastly, listeners discover why Nazi-themed activities often don’t meet terrorism criteria.
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Harsher Repeat Knife Sentences
- Make second knife offences carry mandatory long sentences to deter repeat public-carrying of blades.
- Strengthen consequences for repeat public knife possession to shift peer group norms quickly.
Make Corporations Prevent Fraud
- Hold banks, payment platforms and hosting companies legally accountable for enabling fraud to force preventative design changes.
- Make it easier for victims to get compensation so corporations tighten systems and reduce fraud opportunity.
Legalise And Tax Cannabis
- Legalise and tax drugs like cannabis to reduce black-market profits and fund prevention and education.
- Use tax revenue to educate users and cut organised crime income streams rather than relying solely on policing.