Crime Quote by Ann Widdecombe
“It is a huge asset to law and order that serious or persistent criminals should be taken out of the society on which they prey. It makes life safer for the law-abiding and on the whole prisons are pretty good at containing those who have been committed to them.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Parliamentary debate, United Kingdom, 1990s
Removing dangerous criminals from society protects law‑abiding citizens and reduces overall crime risk.
In simple terms: Keeping dangerous people locked up makes communities safer.
Key Takeaway
Support strong criminal justice measures.
Themes
public safety
justice
deterrence
Mood
concerned
serious
Type
political
policy
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community planning
- victim advocacy
Key Concepts
incarceration
social protection
recidivism
Questions to Reflect On
- How should society balance punishment with rehabilitation?
- What alternatives exist to incarceration?
A Different Perspective
May overlook rehabilitation and lead to overcrowded prisons.
