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The desire for harsh punishment is on the decline (US research)
10 May 2023
The desire for harsh punishment is on the decline (US research):
many members of the public believe in a “Shawshank redemption” effect—that those committing serious crimes as a teenager or young adult can mature into a “different person” and warrant a second look, with the possibility of early release if they have earned it. A key issue is likely to be how much weight is accorded to the preference of victims or their families in any release decision.
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