Can we change violent minds?

The Reith Lectures by BBC

Dec 17, 202457:40Society & Culture

In her final lecture, the forensic psychiatrist Dr Gwen Adshead, assesses how we deal with violent offenders and asks is it time for a re-think? The UK has more than 70 people on whole life tariffs, at incredible expense...

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