
#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

#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.
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…
And that's what the book's all about.
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“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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“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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The host discusses the effectiveness of Switzerland's heroin-assisted treatment program, which he learned about from Johan Harries' book 'Chasing t…

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