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[–] chemical_cutthroat 11 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month 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 1 month ago

That is seriously fucked up, UK.

[–] Kyrgizion 4 points 1 month 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 1 month ago (1 children)

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

[–] haulyard 3 points 1 month ago

Ain’t for lack of trying.