Sentencing laws in America: Throwing away the key

2019-02-27 6 Dailymotion

America locks up non-violent criminals for life without parole, mainly due to mandatory and three-strikes laws. The practice is costly, senseless and ruins lives. For more video content from The Economist visit our website: http://econ.st/1fsBlxz

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