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Originally Posted by Niamh.

yeah but the problem I have with rehabilitation is that the only way to know for sure if it works is sending the person back into society and that's risking innocent people, I don't think that's right

Isnt that the case with anyone who commits any offence and is caught and punished for it though.

We release paedophiles, rapists, murderers, domestic abusers etc all the time, and lots do go on not to commit offences again.

Should we keep all criminals in jail for life and where do you draw the line between those who get a free life in prison and those who get released back into society?