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MURDER TRIAL JUDGE: Why Normal People Do Evil Things - Wendy Joseph KC
Sep 6, 2023
01:09:48
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Retired judge Wendy Joseph discusses her experiences at the Old Bailey and highlights interesting murder and manslaughter cases. Topics include knife crime, county lines, family dynamics, punishment in the justice system, access to money for legal representation, and the strengths and weaknesses of the British criminal justice system.
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- The purpose of the criminal justice system should be to create a safe and confident society, not just punish wrongdoers.
- The rise in knife crime is attributed to factors such as gangs, drugs, and inter-gang violence, emphasizing the need to address societal problems and support vulnerable individuals.
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The Purpose of the Criminal Justice System
The criminal justice system's purpose is to administer punishment, protect society, and ensure safety. However, the podcast guest questions whether punishment alone is the right analysis. They suggest that the purpose should be to create a system that allows society to function safely and confidently. The criminal law protects everyone in society, not just individual victims. The speaker explains the role of the court in punishing wrongdoers and the limitations of the court in undoing past actions.
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