Ask Bad People: Do longer prison sentences reduce crime?

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When does a person stop being responsible for their decisions due to mental health, especially if they are aware of their condition? What is the effectiveness of different responses to serious crime, prevention and justice? Dr Julia Shaw and Sofie Hagen tackle your questions in this special episode of Bad People. Warning: This episode may contain sensitive topics and some strong language. Thanks to everyone who sent us questions. If you want to send us a question then look out for question call-outs from BBC Sounds social media accounts or use our Twitter hashtag #BadPeople_BBC. CREDITS Presenters: Dr Julia Shaw and Sofie Hagen Produced by Hannah Fisher Editor: Anna Lacey Music: Matt Chandler Commissioning Executive: Dylan Haskins Commissioning Assistant Producer: Adam Eland #BadPeople_BBC Bad People is a BBC Audio Science Production for BBC Sounds.