Released at half time

[jaysay]

It appears that the justice system are to start releasing prisoners halfway through their sentences, instead of the two thirds because of over crowding, the release of 500 will start next month. its not shorter sentences we need its bigger and better jails and sed out the message that crime doesn't pay, instead of the joke system we have at the moment

[cashman]

Pathetic is the only word i can think of.

[AccyLass]

So when they do it again, then what?
They get told "No, really, please don't do it again, we aint got enough room!"

[cashman]

very stupid way to go, the next step may well be = don't gaol em fer what they term the lesser crimes. n they say crime don't pay.

[BERNADETTE]

Just about sums this country up doesn't it?

[polly]

Originally Posted by BERNADETTE

Just about sums this country up doesn't it?

Agreed

[cashman]

think most folk would agree, problem is ALL partys are the same- Tough On Crime

[blazey]

The majority of prisoners are in for petty crimes anyway. Might as well just fine them instead of forking out to keep them in prison. I think prison should be exclusively for people who are a danger to the public, and those who commit massive crimes like fraud and stuff. I think I'd include benefit fraud in that too though, as fining probably isn't the best option for those who are already on benefits to survive

I don't think this is that bad of a proposal, could potentially sort the whole thing out, or as most of you feel, it may fall on its backside.

[pussycat]

they should brin back the death penilty for these dirty scum ;that need to stay in prison for life ; then they will have more room ;

[magpie]

Be rude not to ...



hope they make sure they have enough money and a nice house for when they get out....

the uk's gone mad... and if I could I would leave it for good....

[blazey]

Originally Posted by magpie

Be rude not to ...



hope they make sure they have enough money and a nice house for when they get out....

the uk's gone mad... and if I could I would leave it for good....

Out of interest, which country would you choose to go to?

I am studying courts, law and politics in the comparative perspective next year as one of my optional modules, so I'll be able to recommend legal systems to suit all your needs

[moon]

Ridiculous! Life means life !

[cashman]

Originally Posted by blazey

The majority of prisoners are in for petty crimes anyway. Might as well just fine them instead of forking out to keep them in prison. I think prison should be exclusively for people who are a danger to the public, and those who commit massive crimes like fraud and stuff. I think I'd include benefit fraud in that too though, as fining probably isn't the best option for those who are already on benefits to survive

I don't think this is that bad of a proposal, could potentially sort the whole thing out, or as most of you feel, it may fall on its backside.

whats petty in yer opinion? housebreaking? etc if so it sure aint petty to victims.

[jaysay]

I just can't be bothered replying to Blazey, she lives in her own little dream, behind a glass screen and doesn't live in the real world, god help her when she finally wakes up and joins the real world

[magpie]

Originally Posted by blazey

Out of interest, which country would you choose to go to?

I am studying courts, law and politics in the comparative perspective next year as one of my optional modules, so I'll be able to recommend legal systems to suit all your needs

Spain... I know the police there are errrrrrr shall we say not that good:
but the life style I could go for...

like I said just sick of being told what I can and can not do in this country...
and all the bad people seem to be treated well, and the good ones get treated like dirt: