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Ask Bad People: Do longer prison sentences reduce crime?

Dr Julia Shaw and Sofie Hagen answer listener questions.

When does a person stop being responsible for their decisions due to mental health, especially if they are aware of their condition? What is the effectiveness of different responses to serious crime, prevention and justice? Dr Julia Shaw and Sofie Hagen tackle your questions in this special episode of Bad People.

Warning: This episode may contain sensitive topics and some strong language.

Thanks to everyone who sent us questions. If you want to send us a question then look out for question call-outs from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sounds social media accounts or use our Twitter hashtag #BadPeople_ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½.

CREDITS
Presenters: Dr Julia Shaw and Sofie Hagen
Produced by Hannah Fisher
Editor: Anna Lacey
Music: Matt Chandler
Commissioning Executive: Dylan Haskins
Commissioning Assistant Producer: Adam Eland
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