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Who does it best, the UK or the USA?
Just saw this story about a copper in the US facing 35 years in jail for having sex with a woman he pulled over, then throwing away her ticket.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worl...y-tickets.html
Compare that to this story (UK); Man guilty of inciting an under-aged girl to engage in sexual activity escapes with a police caution for his offence; AKA NO JAIL TIME
http://www.theratbook.com/Articles/A...enders_caution
I mean is there any wonder the UK is getting as messed up as it is?
Just saw this story about a copper in the US facing 35 years in jail for having sex with a woman he pulled over, then throwing away her ticket.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worl...y-tickets.html
Compare that to this story (UK); Man guilty of inciting an under-aged girl to engage in sexual activity escapes with a police caution for his offence; AKA NO JAIL TIME
http://www.theratbook.com/Articles/A...enders_caution
I mean is there any wonder the UK is getting as messed up as it is?
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(Original post by tomfranks7)
Who does it best, the UK or the USA?
Just saw this story about a copper in the US facing 35 years in jail for having sex with a woman he pulled over, then throwing away her ticket.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worl...y-tickets.html
Compare that to this story (UK); Man guilty of inciting an under-aged girl to engage in sexual activity escapes with a police caution for his offence; AKA NO JAIL TIME
http://www.theratbook.com/Articles/A...enders_caution
I mean is there any wonder the UK is getting as messed up as it is?
Who does it best, the UK or the USA?
Just saw this story about a copper in the US facing 35 years in jail for having sex with a woman he pulled over, then throwing away her ticket.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worl...y-tickets.html
Compare that to this story (UK); Man guilty of inciting an under-aged girl to engage in sexual activity escapes with a police caution for his offence; AKA NO JAIL TIME
http://www.theratbook.com/Articles/A...enders_caution
I mean is there any wonder the UK is getting as messed up as it is?
I jsut like it when people get stupid sentances like 874 years. I mean how the hell do they come up with them????
And why not 850 years? or 800? I mean they wont last that long. Crazy.
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And why not 850 years? or 800? I mean they wont last that long. Crazy.
And why not 850 years? or 800? I mean they wont last that long. Crazy.
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If the sentence is over the typical lifetime, doesnt it carry on to their children, and their childrens children etc?
If the sentence is over the typical lifetime, doesnt it carry on to their children, and their childrens children etc?
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If the sentence is over the typical lifetime, doesnt it carry on to their children, and their childrens children etc?
If the sentence is over the typical lifetime, doesnt it carry on to their children, and their childrens children etc?
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I do hate the way the UK justice system says they're getting life when it's only 18years or something
Life should mean LIFE end of.
Life should mean LIFE end of.
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Well we cant really judge a whole criminal system based on those two cases can we?! Pretty stupid question, as both countries have cases where it would seem that the sentence is far too soft. Both have their flaws.
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I can't figure out the girls age in the 2nd story? The guy was only 20, so if she was 15 it really is a cautionable offence. Pretty sick, but both parties are quite close in age.
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Well we cant really judge a whole criminal system based on those two cases can we?! Pretty stupid question, as both countries have cases where it would seem that the sentence is far too soft. Both have their flaws.
Well we cant really judge a whole criminal system based on those two cases can we?! Pretty stupid question, as both countries have cases where it would seem that the sentence is far too soft. Both have their flaws.
Shouldnt we be harder on criminals?
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The US has a few good idea's as to how to deal with prisoners.
For example that prison camp in the desert where the prisoners basically live in tents.
For example that prison camp in the desert where the prisoners basically live in tents.
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Neither, really.
The US is far too punishment- rather than rehabilitation-based, but the UK hasn't really worked out this rehabilitation thing yet - although it does seem to be trying, which is more than can be said for the US.
The US is far too punishment- rather than rehabilitation-based, but the UK hasn't really worked out this rehabilitation thing yet - although it does seem to be trying, which is more than can be said for the US.
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The US has a few good idea's as to how to deal with prisoners.
For example that prison camp in the desert where the prisoners basically live in tents.
The US has a few good idea's as to how to deal with prisoners.
For example that prison camp in the desert where the prisoners basically live in tents.
Edit: Found a picture of the uniform, albeit they're also wearing black n white striped trousers too...
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I jsut like it when people get stupid sentances like 874 years. I mean how the hell do they come up with them????
I jsut like it when people get stupid sentances like 874 years. I mean how the hell do they come up with them????
(Original post by Mr Phil)
I mean they wont last that long. Crazy.
I mean they wont last that long. Crazy.
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Maricopa County Jail? The Sheriff Joe Arpaio also makes prisoners wear only the colour pink if I remember the documentary correctly so as to embarrass them when they're out doing community service.
Maricopa County Jail? The Sheriff Joe Arpaio also makes prisoners wear only the colour pink if I remember the documentary correctly so as to embarrass them when they're out doing community service.
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(Original post by tomfranks7)
I agree its unfair to base this on just 2 stories...especially as I specifically searched for 2 stories that most substantiate my argument...but this appears to be a running theme throughout reported cases..in general, sentencing is much tougher in the USA than it is over here.
Shouldnt we be harder on criminals?
I agree its unfair to base this on just 2 stories...especially as I specifically searched for 2 stories that most substantiate my argument...but this appears to be a running theme throughout reported cases..in general, sentencing is much tougher in the USA than it is over here.
Shouldnt we be harder on criminals?
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Maricopa County Jail? The Sheriff Joe Arpaio also makes prisoners wear only the colour pink if I remember the documentary correctly so as to embarrass them when they're out doing community service.
Maricopa County Jail? The Sheriff Joe Arpaio also makes prisoners wear only the colour pink if I remember the documentary correctly so as to embarrass them when they're out doing community service.
Anyway pink prisoner uniforms iS the way to go!
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(Original post by tomfranks7)
Who does it best, the UK or the USA?
Just saw this story about a copper in the US facing 35 years in jail for having sex with a woman he pulled over, then throwing away her ticket.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worl...y-tickets.html
Compare that to this story (UK); Man guilty of inciting an under-aged girl to engage in sexual activity escapes with a police caution for his offence; AKA NO JAIL TIME
http://www.theratbook.com/Articles/A...enders_caution
I mean is there any wonder the UK is getting as messed up as it is?
Who does it best, the UK or the USA?
Just saw this story about a copper in the US facing 35 years in jail for having sex with a woman he pulled over, then throwing away her ticket.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worl...y-tickets.html
Compare that to this story (UK); Man guilty of inciting an under-aged girl to engage in sexual activity escapes with a police caution for his offence; AKA NO JAIL TIME
http://www.theratbook.com/Articles/A...enders_caution
I mean is there any wonder the UK is getting as messed up as it is?
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We could learn a thing or two from the US. LIFE should mean LIFE:
We could learn a thing or two from the US. LIFE should mean LIFE:
Im not saying it shouldnt mean life if they dont, but surely if they reform and would be good society they should be released?
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