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Why is life not life ?
burgerman:
Not refering to any particular court case, but why is a life sentence not being banged up for there complete life?? instead of minimun of 15 years ect ??
After all, if a person has comitted such an awfull crime surely they should never be released again,( unless there insane of course) then they go to "hospital"
I guess overcrouding would be more of an issue than it is already,
I have never been to prison( and hope not too 8-[ ) but im sure its not that bad is it ?? so you behave nicely and bobs ya aunty- 12 or more years and your out n about again, probally unlike the person they may of injuerd/killed
I would like to keep this link free of particular cases/names if possible, But im sure there will be some discussion on this one
To put my tuppence in -- I reckon life should be a life term, and other less serious issues should have a time stated and stuck to
discowoman:
The Yanks have the right idea - LIFE + 99.. means they can serve 3 years of their 'life' sentance tbut then have to spend another 99 in prison - effectivly making life mean just that..
muddysteve:
becasue it would cost us the tax payer a fortune to keep them in there longer let alone the cost of the extra capacity that would be required
the noose i reckon would be a much better alternative :-$
Tommo:
i would rather be hung than spend the rest of me life in prison though. send em to australia.
life + 99? not sure i get it. 102 years in jail then?
littlepow:
--- Quote from: muddysteve on February 11, 2008, 20:40:21 ---becasue it would cost us the tax payer a fortune to keep them in there longer let alone the cost of the extra capacity that would be required
the noose i reckon would be a much better alternative :-$
--- End quote ---
It's about £35,000 per prisoner per annum!
Time to bring back exportation to the colonies.
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