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Can Circumstance Justify Crime?
1 hr 26 mins
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18:00, 29 Apr 2025
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An unemployed mother was charged with stealing food and hygiene items from a Brickfields supermarket. Initially sentenced to two months in jail, her punishment was reduced to six days after a judge ruled the original sentence too harsh. Her lawyer said she had just moved from Sarawak, her husband had only recently found work, and they’re supporting a baby and a sick, elderly parent.
So we ask you: If someone gets involved in crime, should we consider their circumstances before punishing them? Where do we draw the line?
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Presenter: Sharaad Kuttan, Dashran Yohan
Producer: Evening Edition
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