Liverpool pensioner, 69, jailed for two and half years...

[dutchman]

For swearing at a policeman!



https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/aug/08/pensioner-69-given-prison-sentence-for-violent-disorder-in-english-riots

Wasn't Two-Tier Keir telling us just a few weeks ago there weren't enough jail cells to hold rapists and murderers?

[rebbonk]

I suspect that the human rights lawyers are going to have a field day with these sentences. Starmer hasn't thought things through properly.

[dutchman]

I think you'll find those 'rights' only apply to certain sections of the community?

[rebbonk]

I think you'll find those 'rights' only apply to certain sections of the community?

Surely not two-tier?

[dutchman]

Is it my imagination or is every mainstream media outlet posting the same headlines and catchphrases on the subject, as if they were quoting from a script? That includes the supposedly "Tory" Press, why are they sticking-up for a Labour government?

[rebbonk]

Same as they all spouted the same line over COVID!

I've seen a few overseas news reports, they aren't quite so supportive and often show footage that's not been shown on UK TV!.