Another case, reported in the Daily Express yesterday, has hit the headlines, this time about a Lithuainian migrant who broke into the home of a young mother in her absence, ransacked her house, then stole her money and jewellery. She has been shattered mentally and left frightened even when she is in her own home !
The criminal was identified through fingerprints he left in the house which corresponded with records consulted in Lithuainia.
After all this what did the judge do ? He gave him a 10 month suspended sentence and a fine of 300 pounds payable as compensation to his victim ! Is this example of "soft justice" acceptable ?
The robber obviously needed money but now is still free to rob another victim to pay his fine !
One wonders what the judge would have said or done if the victim had been his own wife or daughter ?
The Secretary of State for Justice is Chris Grayling and one must ask what he has done and now intends to do. Previous Ministers for far too long have pussy-footed the whole issue of soft justice.
What lines of guidance has Chris Grayling issued to judges recently ? Who assesses the performances of Judges and their Judgements ? Who gets the reports ? What has been done ?
Weak or soft justice is no deterrent for criminals. They are prepared to take a small risk ! Their numberless victims, often aged or infirm, expect better protection.
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