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Norwegian prisons

This paper is a transcript of an interview between the Director of Centre Think Tank, Torrin Wilkins, and Ben Crewe, who is the Deputy Director of the Prisons Research Centre at the Institute of Criminology, University of Cambridge.

At the top of the paper is a pink strip with the words "Centre Think Tank ISSN 2634-4696". Below this is a paper cover in light grey on a white background. The title is the words "Norwegian prisons. An introduction to the Norwegian prison system and their philosophy". Under this is an image of a woman holding a set of scales and a sword. Under this are the words "Written interview. With Ben Crewe and Torrin Wilkins. December 6th 2022".

Norwegian prisons: An introduction to the Norwegian prison system and their philosophy.

In this interview, Torrin and Ben discussed how the Norwegian prison system came about, the misconceptions that surround it, and the approach currently used in Norway.
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Interviewer

Torrin Wilkins

Director and Founder

Torrin is the Founder and Director of the Centre. His experience includes authoring over a dozen papers and over one hundred policies. His policies have been backed by an All-Party Parliamentary Group of over 260 MPs and included in various party manifestos. He regularly appears in a wide range of print and broadcast media and previously had a weekly column for a national publication. He also has a degree in Political Studies from Aberystwyth University.

Interviewee

Ben Crewe

Professor of Penology & Criminal Justice

Ben is a Professor of Penology & Criminal Justice, and Deputy Director of the Prisons Research Centre, at the Institute of Criminology, University of Cambridge.