‘Theft is essentially legal.’ Dr Lawrence Newport on why UK police stopped going after thieves

The Spectator’s Natasha Froze from The Spectator sits down with Dr. Lawrence Newport, academic and founder of the new campaign Crush Crime. They discuss the alarming increase in crime rates across the UK over the past decade and explore the roots of the problem, including policing challenges, judicial inefficiencies, and societal factors. Dr. Newport shares his 8-point-plan for crushing crime, involving practical reforms, community involvement, and restoring public trust in the justice system.