02: Edinburgh – Crime | Darren McGarvey’s Scotland

Duration: 29'01''

Synopsis

In Edinburgh, Darren examines the link between poverty and crime: how does it impact kids and their future? But soon Darren discovers a hidden problem: wealth.

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