crime and punishment

The Ultimate Sanction

August 16, 2024 Longrider 13

I’ve discussed this on occasion before. There are times when a crime is so egregious – the recent Southport murders, for example – when I […]

Justice Done

March 31, 2023 Longrider 14

I guess 14 years is better than nothing. A homeowner who dragged a frail grandmother onto the street after she mistook his coastal house for […]

Twat

November 3, 2018 Longrider 12

A timely reminder that when it comes to idiocy, the Tories can give Labour a run for their money. An MP has asked for the […]

Bollocks

June 14, 2018 Longrider 12

Seriously. One of Britain’s most senior police chiefs has intervened in the debate about rising crime, saying social inequality is a cause that needs tackling […]

Mixed Feelings

March 28, 2018 Longrider 34

Occasionally there’s a news item that leaves me wondering what, exactly, I think. This is one. A decision by the Parole Board to release the […]

They are Right

February 14, 2018 Longrider 2

The government has refused a public inquiry into the James Bulger murder. The Government has refused to launch a public inquiry into the murder of […]

There’s an Answer to This

November 21, 2015 Longrider 4

A long whine in the Groan from an ex-prisoner. The general gist is that the government’s plans to sell off old nicks for redevelopment and […]

In Which I Find Myself Agreeing With Chris Huhne

July 7, 2014 Longrider 0

Well, I suppose it happens occasionally. Coulson’s sentence tells us more about the vindictive nature of our justice system – and of public opinion – […]

Appealing Bridger

December 16, 2013 Longrider 1

April Jones’ killer Mark Bridger is to appeal against his whole-life sentence. Presumably because it’s in breach of his ‘uman rights. A cynic might observe […]