Cadiz Seagull
Grey bearded old man
Anybody else watch this? In the same vein as 24 hours in Police custody, also on Channel 4
A very thought provoking programme. A new way of dealing with relatively serious offenders who would otherwise just end up doing a few years inside and quite possibly come out a more exprienced criminal
Not for everyone, particularly the lock-them-up-and-throw-away-the-key brigade, but definitely some good ideas. First of all he or she has to admit guilt. Then instead of going straight to jail the offender has the option - voluntarily - to go into a programme where he's very strictly controlled, has to abide by all the rules and carry out tasks such as watching the replay of crime via Police body worn cameras, face to face meeting with victim(s), regular reporting to Police, no drugs or alcohol, commitment to not offend again and compulsory attendance of various courses. Pretty strict routine for the offender but he'll be free while this going on.
If he completes the programme then his potential conviction and sentence is cancelled. If he doesn't and drops out or even just misses an appointment or course attendence out then he's straight to jail and trial with a recommendation for a more serious sentence than normal.
Lots of people won't agree with this and that's their right but personally I think it's worth a try. We need to find a way to improve on simply sending people to jail, often via a revolving door.
Obviously the victim needs to be treated with respect while all this going on, it's not intended to be a good way of dodging punishment for a crime. Although some people will no doubt think so.
I recommend you watch the programme yourself, it's on Ch 4 catchup and then make up your own mind.
Or not, it's your choice.
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/feb/18/how-to-stay-out-of-jail-review-criminal-justice-durham-checkpoint-miraculous-uplifting
A very thought provoking programme. A new way of dealing with relatively serious offenders who would otherwise just end up doing a few years inside and quite possibly come out a more exprienced criminal
Not for everyone, particularly the lock-them-up-and-throw-away-the-key brigade, but definitely some good ideas. First of all he or she has to admit guilt. Then instead of going straight to jail the offender has the option - voluntarily - to go into a programme where he's very strictly controlled, has to abide by all the rules and carry out tasks such as watching the replay of crime via Police body worn cameras, face to face meeting with victim(s), regular reporting to Police, no drugs or alcohol, commitment to not offend again and compulsory attendance of various courses. Pretty strict routine for the offender but he'll be free while this going on.
If he completes the programme then his potential conviction and sentence is cancelled. If he doesn't and drops out or even just misses an appointment or course attendence out then he's straight to jail and trial with a recommendation for a more serious sentence than normal.
Lots of people won't agree with this and that's their right but personally I think it's worth a try. We need to find a way to improve on simply sending people to jail, often via a revolving door.
Obviously the victim needs to be treated with respect while all this going on, it's not intended to be a good way of dodging punishment for a crime. Although some people will no doubt think so.
I recommend you watch the programme yourself, it's on Ch 4 catchup and then make up your own mind.
Or not, it's your choice.
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/feb/18/how-to-stay-out-of-jail-review-criminal-justice-durham-checkpoint-miraculous-uplifting
