[numberonepal]

This is one sign of a society whose citizens have lost faith in the ability of the society to protect them from crime.

This is one sign of a society whose citizens have lost faith in the ability of the society right to protect themselves from crime.

[Mr Ramsbotham]

This is one sign of a society whose citizens have lost faith in the ability of the society right to protect themselves from crime.

True, but I was referring to the punishment phase, which is the distinct obligation of the society at large.