The Justice Secretary Chris Grayling seems to have suddenly discovered something the British public and electors in particular, have lamented for a long time; criminals are sentenced but released too early without having really served their sentence !
All that is wrong in the current system represents a minefield of problems.
The first and biggest problem is the lack of prison space. How can one punish or deter criminals if they are "let out", released, simply because new prisoners need to be housed ?
For years it has been clear new purpose built prisons must be constructed, and why not in areas where there is unemployment ? Old Victorian prisons must be replaced or modernised.
When there is more space criminals could be made to serve the sentence they deserved. Do-gooders would not be able to justify early releases so easily.
The hands of Judges are tied by present conditions and they are frustrated by soft sentencing guidelines. In fact they cannot at present protect the public which is their vocation.
David Cameron must pledge his full support to Chris Grayling if he wants what the whole British Electorate also wants. More security ! This problem needs a long term investment plan. Just praying that this problem will go away all on its own, is not an option, nor is it a solution.
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