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Lawyer and crime writer Asher Emanuel discusses who’s actually in New Zealand prisons

A Wellington lawyer and bestselling crime author says most New Zealanders would be surprised by the profile of people in prison.

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Asher Emanuel, a Wellington-based lawyer and author of a widely discussed book this year, has insights into New Zealand's prison population. He suggests that public perceptions about who ends up in prison may not match reality. The piece appears to be an interview exploring his views on this topic.

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'Most Kiwis would be surprised by who's in prison': lawyer and best-selling crime writer

THE GRILL: Asher Emanuel is a Wellington-based lawyer and the author of one of the most talked about books of the year.

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