Three Strikes Bill: Evidence shows punishment doesn’t stop re-offending says criminologist
The reinstatement of the law will bring back the Three Strikes regime
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Will Three Strikes be any different a second time around?
"There’s a high risk ... people will come out of prison more dangerous."