Men are more likely to commit crimes, but why is that, is the system stacked against them, or do men simply have a greater propensity towards ‘evil’?  

At the time of recording this podcast almost 1,650 men were incarcerated in Northern Ireland. That compared to about 80 women.  

The difference is staggering but why is it so great? 

Host: Ciarán Dunbar. Guests: Dr Michelle Butler and Prof David Canter. 

The BelTel brings you some of Northern Ireland's top journalists, Allison Morris, Sam McBride and Suzanne Breen to name but a few, giving you the inside stories behind what is in the news. Presented by Ciarán Dunbar, the Bel Tel investigates, debates and informs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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