Of course. A cushy whole life term would be so much better. How much does that cost the taxpayer?
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[News] Corrosive substance attack
- Thread starter The Clamp
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Less than the death penalty in a country that currently has them. https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/policy-issues/costs https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/policy-issues/costs/summary-of-states-death-penalty
Washie
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Make them bathe in the same acid
- Aug 7, 2003
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Time to bring back oubliettes.
- Apr 5, 2014
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Yes, I'm sure I read once that with all the appeals process, which is quite right, Capital Punishment is far more expensive to inflict as sentence than a whole life term.
This country is sooooooo shit
SeagullinExile
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Hmmm. No chance if that. There’s only approximately 70 people serving whole life terms in the UK! They are reserved for the most heinous of crimes. Sadly, acid attacks are fairly common in parts of London.
TomandJerry
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- Oct 1, 2013
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It was already a crime under the Offences against the Person Act 1861 to use a corrosive substance with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm. This offence carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
KZNSeagull
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Police have named the suspect involved in the attack as Abdul Shokoor Ezedi and say they believe he is from Newcastle.
And I think most of us are well aware as to why it is.
Brexit , Torries ,Nigel Fararge , take your pick
- Apr 5, 2014
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I don't think this country is shit at all. I've never felt like I've ever wanted to leave. Every society has its problems. I think we are quite fortunate really.
One of my minor irritations is when folk try to turn threads of concern about the welfare of a mother and children into a debate on other subjects- and I think most of us are well aware as to why it is....
Leekbrookgull
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When eventually captured, wait for the mental health card to be played.
What a surprise. It was never going to be John Smith was it.
And watch this press eagerly try to find out what motivated the attacker blah. blah...
Do read about Katie Piper you divvy - organised by her ex boyfriend Daniel Lynch
Very much a one off as far as I can see. The vast majority of these crimes are I believe committed by people within certain communities.Do read about Katie Piper you divvy - organised by her ex boyfriend Daniel Lynch
pb21
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- Apr 23, 2010
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I was wondering about this as I don't hear too much about acid attacks, but it does seem to an increasing issue, which I wasn't aware of. Definitely a sickening crime, hope the people who carry these out get substantial jail time.
Acid attacks increase by 69% in a year in England and Wales, charity warns
Acid Survivors Trust International (ASTI) said the attacks, which cause instant and excruciating pain and can leave victims with life-changing disabilities, had been declining following a peak in 2017, but cases spiked last year.
Doing a bit more research and it seems to be the case that, at least in Essex, the vast majority of these crimes are carried out by white males.
- Apr 5, 2014
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No, he's currently in jail for drug offences