ANOTHER day, another slap on the wrist for a defendant who probably deserved rather stronger punishment. This time it’s a thieving carer who stole from three elderly woman she was supposed to be looking after, not ripping off.
She betrayed their trust but may feel fortunate to have received merely a suspended sentence. Next week, someone guilty of downloading child abuse image will doubtless receive the same leniency, going on past experience.
A sceptical public might welcome an explanation as to exactly what the meaning of ‘deterrent effect’ is these days.
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