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Originally Posted by Alvin
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Yeah I can see what you're getting at, but if you're trying to say they (Darwins) have been harshly treated then I still have to disagree, they got what they deserved, but the case above in your link is clearly under a sentence I'd expect.
And basically that's because we don't allow Judge's to set maximum prison sentences themselves, but are dictated to from Government, so a £250k Fraud case has pretty much the maximum sentence of a £300m case. The sentencing times IMO should be a guide to judges only, and they should be allowed to sentence at their discretion. (With the right of appeal to add some checks and balance to the process)
Its like Piracy and Theft. You can be sentenced worse for downloading an album than you would stealing it from the shop - it doesn't make sense does it.