Norway’s Prison Regime | Would That Work Here?

The re-offending rate of Norway's prisoners is 20 per cent, the lowest in Western Europe. Claire Bolderson asks what the UK learn from the Norwegian prison system.

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  • Clip length: 42'27''
  • Broadcast year: 2014
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  • Psychology
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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Radio 4
  • Programme: Would That Work Here?
  • Episode: Norway's Prison Regime
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