Crime and Punishment in Turbulent Times
Publisher: Borgerhoff & Lamberigts
Opinions and misconceptions about punishment, law and society
We live in a world full of turmoil, stress and chaos. Through mass media, we are constantly confronted with crime, even from the very people who are supposed to protect us. Is there something wrong with our society and legal system?
In 42 pieces, Tom Daems dissects the debate on crime and punishment: from Abdeslam to Reuzegom, from silent marches to overcrowded prisons, from strip searches at dance festivals to the lure of short-lived crackdowns. Read together, the collected pieces offer a unique insight into how the discussion on crime and punishment is evolving in society. The book identifies what is going wrong, but also shows how things can be done differently. And that is vital: A healthy democracy has much to gain from a nuanced and multi-voiced debate on crime and punishment.
