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[JohnM]

Not sure how pulling out random unconnected cases as a 'comparison' proves anything really.

Let me explain: I am not trying to prove anything. I am showing a tragic example of where a prosecution was carried out and a relatively light sentence given. This shows it is possible to prosecute yet be humane at the same time

Each case is judged on its merits.

I wonder what those may be.

Can you accept that we simply may not know all the facts behind any given newspaper article?

Yes.

I am actually considering writing to the CPS to ask them why they came to the decision I did, for without that sort of enquiry, the CPS may feel they can go unchallenged.

[marklaspalmas]

name='JohnM' date='Dec 7 2010, 01:25 PM' post='2169837'

Let me explain: I am not trying to prove anything.

But you are. The thread's subheading leaves us in no doubt.

I am showing a tragic example of where a prosecution was carried out and a relatively light sentence given. This shows it is possible to prosecute yet be humane at the same time.

Ok. But nothing to do with an unrelated case.

I wonder what those may be.

Now you are wondering. But the thread started with your mind made up?

Yes.
I am actually considering writing to the CPS to ask them why they came to the decision I did, for without that sort of enquiry, the CPS may feel they can go unchallenged.

Fair play. Go for it.

[JohnM]

Now you are wondering. But the thread started with your mind made up?

The title relates the CPS overall.

My wondering relates to the merits or otherwise of this case where the guy was let off from his crime.

[Haloman]

I thought the whole purpose of a legal system was to remove personal prejudices from the trial and sentencing of people.

There are some on here who would do well to remember that.