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Originally Posted by Letum
The second problem with long sentences is that recherche suggests that sentences over 30 years have almost as much effect deterrent effect as those over 30 years. In the UK sentences are imposed to A) keep the public safe and B) act as a deterrent. i.e they are never used for revenge. As a result it is normally the case that convicts that are considered safe will be released before they die after they have served an appropriate deterrent sentence.
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What happened to justice in all this?
Nemo
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