Quote from: Mups on Today at 12:05:09 PMAnd regarding the so-called 'Life Sentence',   why are they even allowed to call it that, when it is never usually anywhere near a life sentence?   

It's called a life sentence because it never fully clears - they are released on licence when the the parole board decides that they can be but they can be recalled. For instance Jon Venables was recalled.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-42095074

Afternoon, we're not long back from the Leisure Centre, we were both grumpy and on edge, I blame this weather and no sun...I need the sun. Anyway we decided some time relaxing in the Steamroom and then the Jacuzzi was in order so that's what we did. And we both feel better for it. Then went over to the Ocean Front Cafe for a Latte, out for dinner tonight in Scrabster then the local for a while.
Enjoy your Weekend Folks.

 local expert has saved the day.  Took an hour and half for which she only charged £70 which I thought fantastic value. in the process the machine was updated to W11 but so far everything seems to work as it used to. Thanks for all the advice and support

another wet and miserable day

Quote from: Mups on Today at 12:05:09 PMGood post,  and I entirely agree with all of it. 

And regarding the so-called 'Life Sentence',  why are they even allowed to call it that, when it is never usually anywhere near a life sentence?  That has always bugged me.

Even then, whatever the sentence passed,  they are often still let out half way through for 'good behaviour.'    It makes a mockery of sentencing.

It does indeed.
One suggested contraindication of hanging for murder is that the act can later be disproven.

A suggestion: 15 years in jail, if the act not been disproven by then, hanging.
It would give them something to 'look forward to'! 🤣

I'm laughing, but I think it would repay the murderer and probably act as a better deterrent to others.

Excellent, Scrumps.  

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Quote from: JBR on Today at 11:33:14 AMThat's another thing.  A 'life sentence'.  That could be as little as 15 years, so a 16 year-old murderer could be out by 31 and ready and willing to kill several more people.

Further to my earlier post, I might add that if any person has been charged with any crime in the past, even if they have paid the price for it, they should not be allowed to sit on a jury.

Good post,  and I entirely agree with all of it.  

And regarding the so-called 'Life Sentence',   why are they even allowed to call it that, when it is never usually anywhere near a life sentence?   That has always bugged me.

Even then, whatever the sentence passed,  they are often still let out half way through for 'good behaviour.'     It makes a mockery of sentencing.

Yet another grey, wet miserable day here again, too.
We won't half appreciate the sunshine when it comes, won't we.

I am sorting through all my packets of flower and vegetable seeds to check which packets are still viable and when to sow. 
 I love growing from seed instead of just buying plants.  Trouble is,  this peat-free compost we have to endure is rubbish now.

We've had lots of rain here too, it doesn't stop the water bills going up though !

Quote from: Ashy on Today at 10:53:46 AMWhatever we think of the accused, the CPS charged them with aggravated burglary which is actually more serious than attempted murder. There are a number of things, including weapons and intent to use them, that the crown has to prove beyond reasonable doubt, to the jury. The charge carries a possible life sentence. Well I wasn't there in the court, but I can guess how the defence played it.

That's another thing.  A 'life sentence'.  That could be as little as 15 years, so a 16 year-old murderer could be out by 31 and ready and willing to kill several more people.

Further to my earlier post, I might add that if any person has been charged with any crime in the past, even if they have paid the price for it, they should not be allowed to sit on a jury.