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I mean, the thing is, is that Britain has got a great tradition of irreverent political satire.

Research has shown that the availability of mental health care prior, during, and after imprisonment reduces violent offending drastically.

As in health, so in crime - prevention is better than cure.

More draconian forms of policing and punishment are no guarantee of a reduction in violent crime.