"We will be tough on crime..."

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Moose423956 replied

16 October 2007, 15:27
Originally posted by wendigo100 View Post

...an estimated 30,000 are believed to have been issued last year.

Another bloody stealth tax!
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DimPrawn replied

16 October 2007, 13:03
When you think about it, New Lie cannot fail to be relected.

Who will vote Labour?

All those engaged in criminal activity.
All those immigrants, "asylum" seekers, and all other foreign nationals that are eligible to vote.
All those "working" in the Public Sector.
Anyone on the Social.

Who will vote Conservative?

A few IT contractors who are hounded by IR35.
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wendigo100 started a topic "We will be tough on crime..."

16 October 2007, 12:50
"We will be tough on crime..."

A judge has branded Government policy to give thieves on-the-spot fixed penalties as "stupidity in practice".

His comments were made as he sentenced pickpocket Ann Gilheaney, 46, to 14 months for stealing a frail 82-year-old woman's purse, containing £10 cash as she shopped in a supermarket in Dover.

The court had heard she committed a theft two years ago and got away with an £80 fine despite a string of more than 30 previous thefts.

Figures released earlier this year showed 2,072 PNDs ('penalty notices for disorder') were issued in 2004, but that had risen to 21,997 in 2005 and an estimated 30,000 are believed to have been issued last year.

Nice to see we're cracking down.

I wonder what the criminal fraternity think of this policy?
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