The debate continues: are those guilty of grotesque crimes mentally disturbed or just evil? Should they be locked up and punished, or treated for illness? This documentary examines what happens to thousands of inadequate and sick offenders. It shows how the system works in Britain from courtroom to institution.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
016593
Language
English
Subject categories
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Crime
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Mental illness
Television → Television series → Television series - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)