Re: Marine killer deserves clemency
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Originally Posted by Damien
(Post 35643906)
A civilian cannot commit the same crime exactly but they could commit a crime where there are a lot of difficult situations to consider. Someone who has been emotionally comprised, for lack of a better phrase, and doesn't think clearly.
I have no problem with these being considered in migration, as long as it's the same process that happens for everyone else. You consider the circumstances for him as you would for others. Crimes are not black and white and the ability to be compassionate and reasonable is a important part of a civilised justice system.
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Yes. Completely agree, something I have been trying to put forward in my posts. There are circumstances which will affect the sentence, conduct prejudice to good order, misuse of authority, bringing the service into disrepute, what mental health issues could he have, (PTSD) there are many other issues, some of which are unique to the forces, but, I would hope his record would throw some light on it. He may be used as an example to others in the Forces. I just hope he will be judged by people who know the pressures of war, & not the pencil pushers. (Staff Officers). |
