Documentary
Crime

To Kill or to Cure

A compelling and controversial look at a problem: how should we deal with crime? Traveling the globe to look at the most fascinating examples of justice on the planet, from the harsh punishments of China to more merciful methods in Finland and Japan. At its root, the choice is always the same: crush criminals or bring them back into the community?

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Ended

Original Name

To Kill or to Cure

First Air Date

June 5, 2003

Last Air Date

June 5, 2003

Seasons

1

Episodes

2

Language

English

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S01E02

Gentle Justice

In contrast to the hasher punishments seen across the world, countries like Finland are taking a more gentle hand. This ranges from speeding tickets and fines weighted upon your wages to make sure the rich feel the sting of justice as much as the poor, to jails that focus more on rehabilitation. Now, Canada is torn between older punishments and possibly more effective methods.

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