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[–] jellybreadracer 35 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I can’t believe this is a thing the uk. I get it if the state does not want to pay reparations to this man (although they should) but this is another level. Glad it was decided correctly

[–] [email protected] 33 points 1 year ago

Yeah, the fact that

Man who spent 17 years in jail for crime he didn't commit won't have to repay prison living costs

Is even a headline is absolutely beyond me – things have been getting pretty bad over here in the UK. This post would honestly fit in 'NotTheOnion'.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

Reparations would have been correct. At least this outcome wasn't as bad as it could have been.