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Ep. 8: Joanne Dennehy

By: Julian Druker
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  • Only the third woman ever to receive a whole life sentence, Joanne Dennehy laughed as she was sentenced, leading Julian to question in this episode what it means to be sorry for these crimes and if it matters.

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Insightful and interesting

An interesting and informative podcast that separates out what the media tells the public and the limited of the law. Excellent contributions from those working within the system, full marks to all.

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Thought provoking

An interesting discussion on law and sentencing. Very shocked by some of the opinions expressed. Apparently it’s hard on criminals to be given a whole life tariff as it’s mentally difficult for them to deal with. Considering their crimes I find it difficult to sympathise with their anguish.

It’s in violation of their human rights to be given a whole life tariff. I agree with Jeremy Bamber’s cousin when he commented that a person who has blatantly violated the human rights of others has no right to assert their own

One interviewee when asked whether there was any prisoner who would never be suitable was not even able to concede this. This lady’s inability to do so leads me to believe that she is blindly following her belief in rehabilitation.

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Excuses for criminals, misleading

This series title is grossly misleading, as it seems to be solely directed at telling us why we as society created these monsters, either through a traumatic childhood or other such influences, and thus completely diminishes the responsibility of the individual criminal. There is only one side given and it's implied that you should feel sorry for the perpetrator without too much thought really being given to victims, and the loss or injury they suffered. I highly respect the psychologists who treat these people, it can't be an easy job, but stigma exists usually for a reason, and attempting to reduce stigma surrounding child s** abuse and other such crimes, it seems like you're trying to encourage and normalise such behaviours, which is frankly disgusting to know such views are shared amongst academics. A horrendous series.

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Depressing

What an awful horrible depressing podcast, if only the amount of care and support was given to the victims and families of these criminals. Excuses excuses for these terrible people,

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