The government’s laws cancelling social security payments for some accused of crimes turn a safety net into a weapon for punishing people.
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To protect communities, we must improve the likelihood that accused people can comply with their bail conditions by offering greater support on several fronts, from social services to law enforcement.
Despite its controversial nature, new research into the not proven verdict shows it helps juries ascribe guilt more adequately.
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