A scientific, data-driven approach should be used in the island’s fight against the current wave of crime and violence.This advice has come from Senator and university lecturer Dr Kristina Hinds, who has also suggested that the evidence has consistently shown that longer sentences are not normally a deterrent to crime.Speaking on the floor of the Senate Chamber on Wednesday, on the Firearms (Amendment) Bill 2022, Dr Hinds welcomed many of the legislative changes being introduced with the new bill which provides for tougher sentences to those found guilty of firearm offences.