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eRRolSheep | Report | 24 Jan 2007 22:31 |
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If a punishment is meted out surely that person should serve their time in the same way that others have to - whoever that person may be and without 'special treatment'. Parity and fairness should go hand in hand. |
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eRRolSheep | Report | 24 Jan 2007 22:32 |
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Was just reading the news and thought it was ridiculous about so called 'sentencing policy' |
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Caz Nr Heathrow | Report | 24 Jan 2007 22:35 |
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Something's irked you...what's happened/been reported? Caz |
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Tinkle Tinkle | Report | 24 Jan 2007 22:35 |
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errol its ridiculous ,how stupid can our government be.if you do the crime you should do your time.x |
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Caz Nr Heathrow | Report | 24 Jan 2007 22:36 |
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Some well meaning liberal I suppose? |
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eRRolSheep | Report | 24 Jan 2007 22:38 |
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Perhaps I wanted to start another thread about it Lynda - am I not supposed to do that? |
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₪ TeresaW elite empress of deleted threads&# | Report | 24 Jan 2007 22:40 |
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I never understand prisoners getting off early for good behaviour, it was their bad behaviour that got them the sentence in the first place, so they should serve it! They don't let you off fines if you pay early do they? Same principle, so the penalty should be served in full. |
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eRRolSheep | Report | 24 Jan 2007 22:41 |
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A punishment - in whatever form - should always be carried through and should be the same for all who commit similar crimes or misdemeanours, otherwise where is the deterrent? |
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Tinkle Tinkle | Report | 24 Jan 2007 22:42 |
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absolutly aggree,they will continue to offend if theres no punishment.x |
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eRRolSheep | Report | 24 Jan 2007 22:46 |
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Punishment is the first stage, certainly for some if not many, but there are those who definitely need some sort of rehabilitation counselling before they are allowed to re-enter and interact with general society. |
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Guinevere | Report | 24 Jan 2007 22:47 |
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In the UK sentences always vary (within laid down guidelines) according to the magistrate or the judge - there are no automatic sentences. The punishment can depend on where the prisoner was tried. Gwynne |
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~~~Secret Red ^^ Squirrel~~~ **007 1/2** | Report | 24 Jan 2007 22:51 |
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A punishment - in whatever form - should always be carried through and should be the same for all who commit similar crimes or misdemeanours, otherwise where is the deterrent? I see where you're coming from, however, that's assuming that they were guilty in the first place. What about those who were released early after they were later found innocent of the crimes? Also, do you feel there should be a difference between people who murder intentionally and those that murder in the heat of the moment? Also what are your views on the lady who killed her husband in passion, stabbed him with a knife in rage, not meaning to kill him. Called an ambulance, was distraught, her husband forgave her as he was dying. The judge let her off I think. |
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Guinevere | Report | 24 Jan 2007 22:51 |
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Sentences are meted out according to circumstances. Across the board punishment isn't always appropriate, courts always take into account mitigating circumstances. 'Mercy killers' sometimes walk away from court even when found guilty - to me that seems right. Gwynne |
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eRRolSheep | Report | 24 Jan 2007 22:53 |
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Very true Gwynne, hence my comment about parity and fairness. |
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Tinkle Tinkle | Report | 24 Jan 2007 22:54 |
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thats so wrong gwynne,but thats british justice for you.rules for one and rules for the other,its so annoyinmg.x |
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Guinevere | Report | 24 Jan 2007 22:57 |
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Lesley, We were typing at the same time. lol Gwynne |
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Tinkle Tinkle | Report | 24 Jan 2007 22:58 |
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i think there should be better guidelines serial killers life as in life. child abuse minimum 25 years, x |
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~~~Secret Red ^^ Squirrel~~~ **007 1/2** | Report | 24 Jan 2007 22:59 |
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Errol, Are you thinking of a particular example? x lesley |
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~~~Secret Red ^^ Squirrel~~~ **007 1/2** | Report | 24 Jan 2007 23:00 |
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Gwynne, This is getting spooky lol i bet if we meet in real life, we won't agree on anything lol |
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~~~Secret Red ^^ Squirrel~~~ **007 1/2** | Report | 24 Jan 2007 23:01 |
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Added by Guinevere on 24/01/2007 23:03:13 I think we probably would, Lesley. Gwynne I have to agree with you Gwynne!! I always do, lol |
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