Khomotso Moshikaro

Khomotso Moshikaro, a South African and British trained lawyer and PhD candidate at Cambridge, explores the complex ethics of criminal punishment. The discussion highlights the long-term social effects of criminal labels, the distinction between dignity and rights, and the moral implications of redemption. Moshikaro questions when rights should be forfeited and the societal view of those labeled as criminals. He advocates for a balance between compassion and accountability in the justice system, emphasizing the need for rehabilitation over pure punishment.