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Teenager jailed for 18 months still in prison 18 years (www.independent.co.uk)
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[–] chemical_cutthroat 11 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

The jail terms were scrapped in 2012 amid human rights concerns, but not retrospectively

"So, you agree you've fucked up?"

"Yes."

"And you've fixed the problem?"

"Yessir, it won't happen, again."

"Ok, but what about the people already affected?"

"Yessir, it won't happen, again."

[–] Hobbes_Dent 5 points 2 months ago

That is seriously fucked up, UK.

[–] Kyrgizion 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I'm glad the UK left the EU. Such a backwards-ass country doesn't belong with somewhat civilized nations. Truly the 3rd world of Europe.

[–] Pilferjinx 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The UK is the Texas of Europe, except Texas isn't dumb enough to actually secede.

[–] haulyard 3 points 2 months ago

Ain’t for lack of trying.