Is the justice system fit for purpose?

As part of the Silent Crimes series, we ask the people of Newport whether they think the justice system works in the way it should.

Transcript

00:00I know it takes a long, long time to get through.

00:04There seems an awful lot of abuse of the justice system,

00:07that people seem to know the system and use it.

00:11Or do something, they'll be out in three years and do it again.

00:16And for them, it's worth it because they make a lot of money

00:19or do this and do that.

00:20Depends what they do, really, but no, not really.

00:23In America, on the other hand, it's completely different,

00:26you know what I mean?

00:27Slap on the wrist over here.

00:29Then again, that's the UK, innit?

00:31I do believe in jail, I do think jail is...

00:33I honestly think it's a good thing.

00:36But in the same instance, when you're homeless and you go to prison,

00:42you're fed, you're fed, clothed, you've got a purpose,

00:47you'll get a job, there's not drugs in abundance.

00:51I suppose I'll tell you that the same people seem to be coming up

00:54before the justice system regularly,

00:56so there doesn't seem to be the deterrent perhaps that there should be.