Laurie Wastell

Laurie Wastell, Associate Editor of the Daily Sceptic and host of The Sceptic podcast, dives into controversial discussions surrounding hate crime laws and perceived discrimination in the justice system. She critiques the biases in sentencing that seem to disproportionately affect white men and Christians. Wastell examines the impact of mandatory pre-sentencing reports on sentencing outcomes and the systemic obstacles in reforming bureaucratic structures. The conversation ultimately calls for a reevaluation of hate crime legislation to ensure fair treatment across all communities.