British General Election could breach Human Rights convention

[norrahe]

What else would labour do after doubling the prison population?

Build more prisons, so that if they get in again after the next election, they can start putting people away as opposed to giving them a caution.

[Mich the Tester]

Build more prisons, so that if they get in again after the next election, they can start putting people away as opposed to giving them a caution.

Why lock people up if you can send them out to work and tax them into submission?

[norrahe]

Why lock people up if you can send them out to work and tax them into submission?

Well you have to put the chavs somewhere

[pzz76077]

There is always a better solution to sending someone to prison.
Prison is just the end of a system of failure that should have started with education, support etc.

Most in jail are also victim of some kind.

PZZ

[threaded]

They might vote for someone who wants to make theft legal.

What, like the directors and shareholders of a bank or insurance company?

[threaded]

Most in jail are also victim of some kind.

PZZ

Most women are in jail for a downward spiral that started with failing to pay their TV license.

If the TV license was removed, you'd reduce the female prison population dramatically.

HTH

[escapeUK]

Prisoners have never been able to vote, its the consequence of living a life of crime. More scary is the thought of what a government desperate to hold onto power could do to ensure the criminal vote...



Are you getting worried yet?

Vote Nu Liemore for shorter sentences and more prison perks...

No, this country is fked and has been for years. All you need to worry about is your escape plan!