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Incident in Greenwich
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SoundAsa£ said:se9addick said:SoundAsa£ said:Bigbadbozman said:My nephew was threatened with a knife back in August last year in Paddock Wood, apparently it has gone to court 3 times but each time it has been delayed. As a consequence my nephew quit his job in the October and rarely leaves the house. The bloke who did it, broad daylight and multiple witnesses, is still roaming the streets around his area. Absolutely pitiful state for our country to be in14
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SoundAsa£ said:se9addick said:SoundAsa£ said:Bigbadbozman said:My nephew was threatened with a knife back in August last year in Paddock Wood, apparently it has gone to court 3 times but each time it has been delayed. As a consequence my nephew quit his job in the October and rarely leaves the house. The bloke who did it, broad daylight and multiple witnesses, is still roaming the streets around his area. Absolutely pitiful state for our country to be in0
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Stu_of_Kunming said:SoundAsa£ said:se9addick said:SoundAsa£ said:Bigbadbozman said:My nephew was threatened with a knife back in August last year in Paddock Wood, apparently it has gone to court 3 times but each time it has been delayed. As a consequence my nephew quit his job in the October and rarely leaves the house. The bloke who did it, broad daylight and multiple witnesses, is still roaming the streets around his area. Absolutely pitiful state for our country to be in
Anyway, I really shouldn’t be talking like this......as it’s all hypothetical.0 -
ShootersHillGuru said:Hartleypete said:I know what the answer is, but it wouldn't go down well on here with all the lefty do gooders, so I'll keep it to myself.1
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Hartleypete said:ShootersHillGuru said:Hartleypete said:I know what the answer is, but it wouldn't go down well on here with all the lefty do gooders, so I'll keep it to myself.3
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stonemuse said:PeakieRocket said:Bigbadbozman said:My nephew was threatened with a knife back in August last year in Paddock Wood, apparently it has gone to court 3 times but each time it has been delayed. As a consequence my nephew quit his job in the October and rarely leaves the house. The bloke who did it, broad daylight and multiple witnesses, is still roaming the streets around his area. Absolutely pitiful state for our country to be in0
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ShootersHillGuru said:Hartleypete said:ShootersHillGuru said:Hartleypete said:I know what the answer is, but it wouldn't go down well on here with all the lefty do gooders, so I'll keep it to myself.2
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Hartleypete said:ShootersHillGuru said:Hartleypete said:ShootersHillGuru said:Hartleypete said:I know what the answer is, but it wouldn't go down well on here with all the lefty do gooders, so I'll keep it to myself.2
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Hartleypete said:ShootersHillGuru said:Hartleypete said:I know what the answer is, but it wouldn't go down well on here with all the lefty do gooders, so I'll keep it to myself.Hartleypete said:ShootersHillGuru said:Hartleypete said:I know what the answer is, but it wouldn't go down well on here with all the lefty do gooders, so I'll keep it to myself.
In Birmingham (UK), years ago, incidents of mugging were reduced to nil after two convicted muggers were given life sentences. On appeal, the sentences were drastically reduced. Very soon mugging was back to pre-controversy levels
There ARE solutions ((:>)
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Personally, I think tougher sentencing is an absolute must in terms of a short term deterrent. I understand that the problems are rooted deeper due to societal issues, race, poverty and other huge problems, but to stem the number of lives being lost, whilst (if we ever), get to grips with this problem via a long term strategy, we need harder short term sentencing. This is just becoming the norm now. It doesn’t look like this is high on the priorities of any government as a long term goal, so the very least we can do is come down hard on any scumbag that takes a life through violence and knives1
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cabbles said:Personally, I think tougher sentencing is an absolute must in terms of a short term deterrent. I understand that the problems are rooted deeper due to societal issues, race, poverty and other huge problems, but to stem the number of lives being lost, whilst (if we ever), get to grips with this problem via a long term strategy, we need harder short term sentencing. This is just becoming the norm now. It doesn’t look like this is high on the priorities of any government as a long term goal, so the very least we can do is come down hard on any scumbag that takes a life through violence and knives3
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DaveMehmet said:cabbles said:Personally, I think tougher sentencing is an absolute must in terms of a short term deterrent. I understand that the problems are rooted deeper due to societal issues, race, poverty and other huge problems, but to stem the number of lives being lost, whilst (if we ever), get to grips with this problem via a long term strategy, we need harder short term sentencing. This is just becoming the norm now. It doesn’t look like this is high on the priorities of any government as a long term goal, so the very least we can do is come down hard on any scumbag that takes a life through violence and knives1
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It’s complex. Yes to more police, tougher sentences, investment in youth projects. All short term sticking plasters. Long term, housing, education, prison reform, family issues and the list goes on.
Shoot to kill policies are simply a ridiculous suggestion.5 -
cabbles said:Personally, I think tougher sentencing is an absolute must in terms of a short term deterrent. I understand that the problems are rooted deeper due to societal issues, race, poverty and other huge problems, but to stem the number of lives being lost, whilst (if we ever), get to grips with this problem via a long term strategy, we need harder short term sentencing. This is just becoming the norm now. It doesn’t look like this is high on the priorities of any government as a long term goal, so the very least we can do is come down hard on any scumbag that takes a life through violence and knives
I think there are three types of people that post on threads like this. Those that think meting out "natural justice" is a good thing (spoiler: it isn't). Those that repeat tropes like "tougher sentencing". And those that think carefully about what they post. I am certain that you naturally belong in that latter group. So I am really surprised that you post about "tougher sentencing". The perpetrator, if convicted, will serve a life sentence.1 -
The police definitely require more power/force.
In Portugal last week you knew that if you acted up, you’d get a baton to the swede. If it was our police, there’s absolutely no doubt people would have taken more liberties. There has to be that slight element of fear.4 -
ShootersHillGuru said:It’s complex. Yes to more police, tougher sentences, investment in youth projects. All short term sticking plasters. Long term, housing, education, prison reform, family issues and the list goes on.
Shoot to kill policies are simply a ridiculous suggestion.0 -
Chizz said:cabbles said:Personally, I think tougher sentencing is an absolute must in terms of a short term deterrent. I understand that the problems are rooted deeper due to societal issues, race, poverty and other huge problems, but to stem the number of lives being lost, whilst (if we ever), get to grips with this problem via a long term strategy, we need harder short term sentencing. This is just becoming the norm now. It doesn’t look like this is high on the priorities of any government as a long term goal, so the very least we can do is come down hard on any scumbag that takes a life through violence and knives
I think there are three types of people that post on threads like this. Those that think meting out "natural justice" is a good thing (spoiler: it isn't). Those that repeat tropes like "tougher sentencing". And those that think carefully about what they post. I am certain that you naturally belong in that latter group. So I am really surprised that you post about "tougher sentencing". The perpetrator, if convicted, will serve a life sentence.1 -
ValleyGary said:The police definitely require more power/force.
In Portugal last week you knew that if you acted up, you’d get a baton to the swede. If it was our police, there’s absolutely no doubt people would have taken more liberties. There has to be that slight element of fear.
I can't imagine what additional authority the police could have had which would have stopped the victim being shot yesterday. But if there is something, I would really like to know, because (within reason) it would absolutely get my support.
What additional police power would have prevented yesterday's crime?0 -
Chizz said:cabbles said:Personally, I think tougher sentencing is an absolute must in terms of a short term deterrent. I understand that the problems are rooted deeper due to societal issues, race, poverty and other huge problems, but to stem the number of lives being lost, whilst (if we ever), get to grips with this problem via a long term strategy, we need harder short term sentencing. This is just becoming the norm now. It doesn’t look like this is high on the priorities of any government as a long term goal, so the very least we can do is come down hard on any scumbag that takes a life through violence and knives
I think there are three types of people that post on threads like this. Those that think meting out "natural justice" is a good thing (spoiler: it isn't). Those that repeat tropes like "tougher sentencing". And those that think carefully about what they post. I am certain that you naturally belong in that latter group. So I am really surprised that you post about "tougher sentencing". The perpetrator, if convicted, will serve a life sentence.1 -
Chizz said:cabbles said:Personally, I think tougher sentencing is an absolute must in terms of a short term deterrent. I understand that the problems are rooted deeper due to societal issues, race, poverty and other huge problems, but to stem the number of lives being lost, whilst (if we ever), get to grips with this problem via a long term strategy, we need harder short term sentencing. This is just becoming the norm now. It doesn’t look like this is high on the priorities of any government as a long term goal, so the very least we can do is come down hard on any scumbag that takes a life through violence and knives
I think there are three types of people that post on threads like this. Those that think meting out "natural justice" is a good thing (spoiler: it isn't). Those that repeat tropes like "tougher sentencing". And those that think carefully about what they post. I am certain that you naturally belong in that latter group. So I am really surprised that you post about "tougher sentencing". The perpetrator, if convicted, will serve a life sentence.1 - Sponsored links:
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cabbles said:Chizz said:cabbles said:Personally, I think tougher sentencing is an absolute must in terms of a short term deterrent. I understand that the problems are rooted deeper due to societal issues, race, poverty and other huge problems, but to stem the number of lives being lost, whilst (if we ever), get to grips with this problem via a long term strategy, we need harder short term sentencing. This is just becoming the norm now. It doesn’t look like this is high on the priorities of any government as a long term goal, so the very least we can do is come down hard on any scumbag that takes a life through violence and knives
I think there are three types of people that post on threads like this. Those that think meting out "natural justice" is a good thing (spoiler: it isn't). Those that repeat tropes like "tougher sentencing". And those that think carefully about what they post. I am certain that you naturally belong in that latter group. So I am really surprised that you post about "tougher sentencing". The perpetrator, if convicted, will serve a life sentence.
The *minimum* sentence you can get for murder in the UK (currently) is life. So no-one committing a murder will ever complete their sentence.
After completing any minimum tariff set by the judge, the parole board *can* decide on a release date, after taking into consideration a number of criteria including whether the prisoner still represents a threat to society.
I don't think those terms are insufficient.0 -
Chizz said:cabbles said:Chizz said:cabbles said:Personally, I think tougher sentencing is an absolute must in terms of a short term deterrent. I understand that the problems are rooted deeper due to societal issues, race, poverty and other huge problems, but to stem the number of lives being lost, whilst (if we ever), get to grips with this problem via a long term strategy, we need harder short term sentencing. This is just becoming the norm now. It doesn’t look like this is high on the priorities of any government as a long term goal, so the very least we can do is come down hard on any scumbag that takes a life through violence and knives
I think there are three types of people that post on threads like this. Those that think meting out "natural justice" is a good thing (spoiler: it isn't). Those that repeat tropes like "tougher sentencing". And those that think carefully about what they post. I am certain that you naturally belong in that latter group. So I am really surprised that you post about "tougher sentencing". The perpetrator, if convicted, will serve a life sentence.
The *minimum* sentence you can get for murder in the UK (currently) is life. So no-one committing a murder will ever complete their sentence.
After completing any minimum tariff set by the judge, the parole board *can* decide on a release date, after taking into consideration a number of criteria including whether the prisoner still represents a threat to society.
I don't think those terms are insufficient.
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cabbles said:Personally, I think tougher sentencing is an absolute must in terms of a short term deterrent. I understand that the problems are rooted deeper due to societal issues, race, poverty and other huge problems, but to stem the number of lives being lost, whilst (if we ever), get to grips with this problem via a long term strategy, we need harder short term sentencing. This is just becoming the norm now. It doesn’t look like this is high on the priorities of any government as a long term goal, so the very least we can do is come down hard on any scumbag that takes a life through violence and knives1
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ShootersHillGuru said:It’s complex. Yes to more police, tougher sentences, investment in youth projects. All short term sticking plasters. Long term, housing, education, prison reform, family issues and the list goes on.
Shoot to kill policies are simply a ridiculous suggestion.2 -
ValleyGary said:The police definitely require more power/force.
In Portugal last week you knew that if you acted up, you’d get a baton to the swede. If it was our police, there’s absolutely no doubt people would have taken more liberties. There has to be that slight element of fear.1 -
Tip a tin of yellow gloss paint over their heads...yeah!0
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Justice has to have a heart and also be when required as hard as granite. I don’t want to see a system where circumstances to a crime are not taken into consideration. I do want to see sentences that act as a deterrent. Carrying a knife has the sure and certain consequence of going to prison for a fixed term regardless of whether it has been used and by fixed term I mean perhaps two years. Using a knife carries a tariff of minimum ten years. Robbery minimum ten. Drug dealing second offence minimum five years. You get my drift. All expensive and pointless if the underlying causes are also not addressed and that is a generation or more of work.0
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Chizz said:ValleyGary said:The police definitely require more power/force.
In Portugal last week you knew that if you acted up, you’d get a baton to the swede. If it was our police, there’s absolutely no doubt people would have taken more liberties. There has to be that slight element of fear.
I can't imagine what additional authority the police could have had which would have stopped the victim being shot yesterday. But if there is something, I would really like to know, because (within reason) it would absolutely get my support.
What additional police power would have prevented yesterday's crime?
At the moment, the met police are a laughing stock amongst young inner city neighbourhoods. Little fat PCO’s trying to ‘get down with the kids’ isn’t the way forward in my opinion. If a group of coppers walk through an estate then it should put the fear up these kids.
Im not saying it’s the answer, but I think it’ll have some sort of effect.2 -
cabbles said:Chizz said:cabbles said:Personally, I think tougher sentencing is an absolute must in terms of a short term deterrent. I understand that the problems are rooted deeper due to societal issues, race, poverty and other huge problems, but to stem the number of lives being lost, whilst (if we ever), get to grips with this problem via a long term strategy, we need harder short term sentencing. This is just becoming the norm now. It doesn’t look like this is high on the priorities of any government as a long term goal, so the very least we can do is come down hard on any scumbag that takes a life through violence and knives
I think there are three types of people that post on threads like this. Those that think meting out "natural justice" is a good thing (spoiler: it isn't). Those that repeat tropes like "tougher sentencing". And those that think carefully about what they post. I am certain that you naturally belong in that latter group. So I am really surprised that you post about "tougher sentencing". The perpetrator, if convicted, will serve a life sentence.Would you not consider losing 10, 15, 20 years of your life a sufficient deterrent?If you would, then why do you think the people committing these crimes don't?It's in that difference that the problem lies, and it's a complex problem that won't be solved with simplistic solutions. If people aren't concerned about losing 10 years of their lives, I doubt the prospect of a longer sentence would be of much concern either.1 -
Admittedly commenting from looking from the outside, but since I left the UK I realise how nihilistic some youth culture can be compared to other countries. There seems to be a complete lack of empathy which causes this complete disregard for human life. I agree tough action is needed but there seems to be something far deeper that needs addressing.4
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