"ZERO TOLERANCE" FOR CRIMINALS IN NEW YORK !

The last article in this Blog (GB : Double Sentencing to ensure tougher Justice) was partly inspired by the New York experience of Zero Tolerance.  

With the help of a Google search ("ZERO TOLERANCE") and the free Wikipedia Encyclopedia one can find (in English and in French) the results obtained in countries where zero tolerance has already been tried.

It is clear that if such a policy is adopted, it must be applied with determination but also with discretion.   When police officers act they must be very careful to find the right balance to obtain and maintain the respect of both criminals and the innocent public.

Criminals must be deterred.  New York statistics have proved that this is possible.  There was less crime afterwards.  However, to achieve this Judges also need clear laws and room in prisons to pass the sentences merited. 

In prisons where the comfortable lifestyles permit television viewing, changes may need to be made. Should inmates not be trained before re-entering society ? 
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