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Modern WisdomAug 17, 2020

#211 - Chris Daw QC - Why We Should Close All Prisons & Legalise Drugs

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Notable books mentioned: Chasing the Scream by Johan Harries, Justice on Trial by Chris Dorr QC

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#211 - Chris Daw QC - Why We Should Close All Prisons & Legalise Drugs mentions Chasing the Scream by Johan Harries and Justice on Trial by Chris Dorr QC with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Chasing the Scream
Johan Harries

It's only when you show your compassion and kindness and give them proper medical care and give them safe heroin, safe needles, you test them for HIV…

Justice on Trial
Chris Dorr QC

And that's what the book's all about.

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Chris Daw is a Queens Council Barrister and an author. Does the current UK justice system work? Is it rehabilitating offenders? Does it even deter them? Why are drug laws not working and why is the recidivism rate so high? Chris has some radical propositions for a system he says is totally broken.
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Chasing the Scream
Johan Harries
Best for policymakers and healthcare professionalsOften cited around drug addiction treatment

The speaker mentions that they first heard about the Switzerland heroin program from Johan Harries, Chasing the Scream, and discusses the impact of the book on their views regarding drug legalization.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: policymakers and healthcare professionals
Key quote: It's only when you show your compassion and kindness and give them proper medical care and give them safe heroin, safe needles, you test them for HIV, you test them for hepatitis, you give them health care, that's when they start to feel less shit about themselves and that's when they start to take fewer drugs.
The host discusses the effectiveness of Switzerland's heroin-assisted treatment program, which he learned about from Johan Harries' book 'Chasing the Scream.' He emphasizes the importance of treating drug addiction as a medical issue rather than a criminal one, highlighting the compassionate approach taken in Switzerland.
ASIN: 1620408910
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Justice on Trial
Chris Dorr QC
Best for Legal professionals and policymakersOften cited around criminal justice system

Justice on Trial is an awesome read. Anyone that is thinking of getting it, it will be linked in the show notes below, of course.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Legal professionals and policymakers
Key quote: And that's what the book's all about.
The host mentions 'Justice on Trial' to highlight the flaws in the criminal justice system as articulated by Chris, a seasoned barrister. The book argues for a reevaluation of current practices, suggesting that they often exacerbate societal issues rather than resolve them.
ASIN: 1621579832
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Chasing the Scream
Johan Harries

The host discusses the effectiveness of Switzerland's heroin-assisted treatment program, which he learned about from Johan Harries' book 'Chasing t…

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Justice on Trial
Chris Dorr QC

The host mentions 'Justice on Trial' to highlight the flaws in the criminal justice system as articulated by Chris, a seasoned barrister. The book…

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Crime, Are We Tough Enough?

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A documentary series made for the BBC that explores different aspects of criminal justice policy, featuring interviews with families affected by crime.