A jealous husband who stabbed his wife more than 30 times could be out of prison in just three years, despite the judge likening the killing to a 'slaughter'.It wasn't like a slaughter at all. It was a slaughter.
The former computer consultant flew at her in the kitchen and used several knives to inflict terrible injuries, while she pleaded for mercy.How much worse does it have to get?
The horrific act was seen by two children, who cannot be identified for legal reasons.
A reasonable panel or expert individual must be entrusted to make balanced judgements on our behalf.
ReplyDeleteSome shortcomings are inevitable but there is no logical basis for a reaction to equal gender treatment, Julia.
I rapidly get the impression that had Hitler been at Nürnberg today, the British juge would have given a €20 fine, to be paid over three years, and bound him over to keep the peace.
ReplyDeleteSorry people, but you really ARE the laughing stock of the world over on your little island.
To get worse it has to be a 'hate' crime, simple if you think about it, you all will learn to love Big Brother
ReplyDeleteYes a shame she wasn't gay, effnick or disabled. the husband was 'suffering' from and 'undiagnosed depression', hence could not be held responsible. Yeah. Right.
ReplyDeletePresumably we should make redundant every doctor, lawyer, train driver, street sweeper or teacher with diagnosed depression. not responsible for their actions, see. god knows
God knows what they'll do, I meant to say
ReplyDelete"I rapidly get the impression that had Hitler been at Nürnberg today, the British juge would have given a €20 fine, to be paid over three years, and bound him over to keep the peace."
ReplyDeleteI'm sure his upbringing would be blamed too...