Another great decision by our Judiciary

VO

http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/suspended-sentences-for-pair-who-attacked-australian-tourists-410901.html

Well done Judge Patricia Ryan. Why didn't you give them a few bob from the poor box for their next fix while you were at it. After all They only have 35 previous convictions each.

Our man in Havana

Mr Cormac Quinn BL, defending O’Connor, said his client suffered serious brain injury in a car accident as a five year old and was "dealing" with his drug addiction.

How is that an excuse for this heinous crime?

jhegarty

Be fair , it's not like a serious TV License case.

MelindaHayes

jhegarty wrote: »

Be fair , it's not like a serious TV License case.

From my experience of the "justice" system, you would get done for not having a TV licence.

It is almost like those with no records are fined and convicted, while hardened criminals are let off. Are they trying to create problems in society so that their jobs are secured???

VO

From what I see of the whole system it stinks, Criminals allowed out on bail to build up their treasure chest before they go to prison, very little consecutive sentencing (exception today in a rape trial well done whoever the judge was), more concern for the perpetrator than the victims of crime, prisoners being allowed to run the prisons- paint murals on walls , order in their own food and takeaways , no searching of IRA criminals visitors. What we need is a justice minister with some ba**s who will deal with these issues , ignore the bleedingheart liberals in the Prisoners Rights Association and ensure that the 98% who observe the law are protected.

However I do not see such aperson on the horizon .

NoQuarter

VO wrote: »

However I do not see such aperson on the horizon .

Im just about finished my 2nd year of my law degree so it wont be too long more now mate....