Continuously one sees articles in the British Press which lament the fact that criminals are not properly punished: too often they receive lenient custodial sentences and their string of previous convictions are never "taken into account" to make them change their ways !
Is the object of criminal justice no longer to protect the public by "deterring" criminals, particularly habitual offenders ? When criminals use violence should they not expect serious punishment ? That is what the public expect !
There are always excuses. Judges say their hands are tied by the lack of Prison Space. Barristers plead for "another chance" for their client. Well intentioned do-gooders (social workers) want to protect the family unit of the offender. In the end the human rights of the criminal are considered, but not those of the victim !
Human Rights also exist in prison. Television is provided and visits are accepted. The cost of the Prison and its Services is of course paid for by the Taxpayer !
The real problem is that not one person alone is responsible for everything in the Justice System (except the Prime Minister) ! A special task force to examine, report and make suggestions, would seem to be required.
All these problems have been growing for a number of years. It is true to say most of them exist also in France, and probably in other countries too.
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