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Real Crime: Locked Up for Life

By: Julian Druker
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Some crimes are so horrific they attract the harshest punishment possible: a sentence that means the guilty will die behind bars.

From 'The Crossbow Cannibal' to Moors murderer Myra Hindley, journalist Julian Druker explores the cases of eight criminals with whole life orders and asks what this means for the criminals and society.

Told through archive news coverage of these crimes, this series explores the judicial and sentencing processes, as well as the legal, ethical and political dimensions of whole life orders.

We chart the evolution of these whole life sentences from the 1980s to the present day, and explore how politicians' desire to appear 'Tough on crime' has resulted in an increase of the UK prison population.

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  • Ep. 1: Arthur Hutchinson - What is a Whole Life Sentence?

    Ep. 1: Arthur Hutchinson - What is a Whole Life Sentence?
    Apr 6 2020

    It was 1983, and Suzanne Laitner’s wedding day, but it was also the day Arthur Hutchinson killed both her parents and her brother and raped her 18-year-old sister. Arthur Hutchinson was one of the first people to get a whole life sentence – but what does that mean, and how did this form of life sentence come about?
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  • Ep. 2: Stephen Griffiths - Are Murderers Evil?

    Ep. 2: Stephen Griffiths - Are Murderers Evil?
    Apr 6 2020

    Stephen Griffiths was dubbed ‘the Crossbow Cannibal’ by the tabloid press and he quickly adopted the name himself and courted his ‘evil’ image. Julian explores what we mean by evil, and if it is a word that has a place within criminal justice.
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  • Ep. 3: Stephen Port - Defending the Guilty

    Ep. 3: Stephen Port - Defending the Guilty
    Apr 6 2020

    Stephen Port became known as ‘the Grindr Killer’ because he found his victims through gay social networking apps. The case against him was overwhelming – and his legal costs were footed by the taxpayer – Julian asks why we defend the guilty and who should pay for it.
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This is an interesting series discussing the other sides of the argument over life sentences, I listened to it objectively and whilst I did disagree with some points made and could certainly see the anti prison bias that came through it did present some good points that can make you think.

Well written and Narrated

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Intereresting but perplexing as no answers are found. Different perspectives lead to differening conclusions depending on interviewee

Analysis of Murderers

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the whole thing was very well put together and there was no hint of being involved too much in the nature of f each crime. There were good links made between the political, demographic, sociological, etc, impacts both of and on the crime. very well planned and a good read. my one major criticism was the reader referring to a home secetry instead of a secretary. he is far from alone and many people do it but it's simply sloppy speech and was especially annoying given that everything else is so good. if you're interested in what impact is caused by whole life tariffs on the crimes this is a very very good buy

Thought provoking

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I have always enjoyed crime documentaries on the TV and this was so very different because it explained processes, laws, procedures and definitions to me which I appreciate because it has got me thinking about crime, punishment, retribution, etc.
I may still hold the same opinions now as I did before this 8-part education but my mind has been opened up to think of judicial processes more and why they are there.
A very good documentary, highly recommend it.

Really makes you think

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I am really like this podcast. nice content. fantastic and excellent narration in this content.

Superb !

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Interesting listening, how these crimes came about and all about the justice systems and sentencing

Real life

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very informative and interesting, if you know little about crime a great podcast to listen to, if you know much about crime also very interesting and informative

interesting

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An interesting insight into the various aspects of the Criminal justice system using some memorable Cases to illustrate various aspects.

A very interesting insight.

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I, personally found this series very informative.
We go through the stages of the devastation caused by the crimes, but also dive deeper into the psychology behind remorse, the need for human rights for all and why politics does not belong in the criminal justice system.
There were several points throughout this series when I was genuinely shocked by the workings of the criminal justice system in the UK as opposed to our cousins across the pond who hand out full-life terms as though they're candy, without the chance for any rehabilitation. We may have had a couple hundred years head start, but I believe the USA could learn a lot from the workings of the system in the UK and believe we're on the path to a better future for our system.

Informative & Gripping

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I listened to this from a lawyers perspective. The series examine how criminal justice has been created, what it's purpose is for dealing with crime and whether it works. The series brings in the influence of politics and morality, as well as looking at the degree of culpability when serious mental health conditions lead to crime. I found it to be a very balanced examination, putting aside strong emotions of the crime itself and looking at the wider social, legal and moral implications of crime and punishment. Excellent views of Queens Counsel, lecturers, and psychologists incorporated into the episodes. I throughly recommend!

Examination of crime, sentencing and its effects

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