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Why criminal justice shouldn’t just be about what punishment people ‘deserve’

Attempts to understand why people offend can clash with deeply-held ideas about responsibility and what punishment someone deserves.

02.09.2026 10

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People in the UK favour harsher punishment than Norwegians – belief in free will may help explain why

What people believe about choice and responsibility shapes what they think prison is for.

22.07.2026 20

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They ‘showed me a lot of love’: why young men seeking belonging join gangs

Gangs offer belonging, identity, protection and support for young people.

26.05.2026 20

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