Norway

[ginnyjake]

“In the safest, most boring country, the worst lone gunman shooting happens. The worst in the world, in history. But it will not make our country worse. The safe, boring democracy will supply him with a defense lawyer as is his right. He will not get more than 21 years in prison as is the maximum extent of the law. Our democracy does not allow for

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[cosmic_reverie]

That's great and all, but it's also naive. If that man is let out of prison in 21 years and kills again, the blood will also be on the hands of their judicial system. The greater good of society needs to come first.

[ginnyjake]

But he won't actually be let out in 21 years. He probably won't ever be let out. Unlike the US judicial system, Norway can indefinitely detain a prisoner after their sentence is up if they still pose a threat.

[cosmic_reverie]

I'm glad to hear that. Prison rehabilitations happen but that's in God's hands.

[ginnyjake]

I found this article provides a brief but good explanation of Norway's criminal justice system - http://www.thejournal.ie/explainer-how-the-norwegian-courts-operate-420142-Apr2012/