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nomadking

14-07-2021 13:21

Re: Convicted Child Killer Colin Pitchfork to be Released by Parole board

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Originally Posted by TheDaddy (Post 36086197)

There was no judge, it was a parole panel and the parole panel were following the law, it's not them that's the ass it's the law

That "law" you talk about is simply that they are allowed to make a judgement as to whether it's safe to release him. There is no law that said they had to automatically release him.

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"However, Parole Board panels are bound by law to assess whether a prisoner is safe to release," the statement said. "Legislation dictates that a panel's decision must be solely focused on what risk a prisoner may pose on release and whether that risk can be managed in the community.

Strangely enough the thing that might deter him from reoffending, is DNA evidence.

TheDaddy

14-07-2021 15:01

Re: Convicted Child Killer Colin Pitchfork to be Released by Parole board

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Originally Posted by Pierre (Post 36086202)

If someone murdered over a crime of passion, a fit of pique or you were in a gang or criminal fraternity etc, you know what I mean. I believe there is a chance of rehabilitation.

But this guy raped two “children” and then murdered them.

I don’t think you should ever see the outside of a prison cell for that kind of crime.

There’s lots of casual low level offenders in prison taking up time and resources that are not really a danger to society and for who prison does not help them or us and then there’s people like him the world is a better place with him locked away.

I don’t believe in the death penalty but for the real evil *******s, they should stay locked up.

Raped and killed children in two separate incidents three years apart, I think that's significant

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Originally Posted by nomadking (Post 36086216)

That "law" you talk about is simply that they are allowed to make a judgement as to whether it's safe to release him. There is no law that said they had to automatically release him.

Strangely enough the thing that might deter him from reoffending, is DNA evidence.

Yes and that's the law they were following, you really will argue over nothing, back on ignore you go

nomadking

14-07-2021 17:44

Re: Convicted Child Killer Colin Pitchfork to be Released by Parole board

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Originally Posted by TheDaddy (Post 36086232)

Raped and killed children in two separate incidents three years apart, I think that's significant

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Yes and that's the law they were following, you really will argue over nothing, back on ignore you go

You implied they had no choice in the matter, eg he had served the whole sentence.
In essence, I've only said what others have said, in that he will never be safe to release because of the nature of his crimes.

nashville

14-07-2021 18:42

Re: Convicted Child Killer Colin Pitchfork to be Released by Parole board

he should never be let out,

ThunderPants73

14-07-2021 21:35

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My compadre has just said that the only way he should be released is from 30,000 feet with a bungee cord tied to his tackle. Pretty much.

pip08456

14-07-2021 21:45

Re: Convicted Child Killer Colin Pitchfork to be Released by Parole board

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Originally Posted by ThunderPants73 (Post 36086265)

My compadre has just said that the only way he should be released is from 30,000 feet with a bungee cord tied to his tackle. Pretty much.

A 31,000 foot bungee cord.

mrmistoffelees

15-07-2021 12:17

Re: Convicted Child Killer Colin Pitchfork to be Released by Parole board

Keep him locked up indefinitely ? Absolutely.

As it's widely known that capital punishment plays no significant role in reducing offences being commited. You have to wonder whether the people who call for it are motivated by justice ? or, by revenge ?

TheDaddy

15-07-2021 15:22

Re: Convicted Child Killer Colin Pitchfork to be Released by Parole board

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Originally Posted by nomadking (Post 36086241)

Don't remember saying they had to let him out as he'd served his sentence? Where they didn't have a choice was because they've concluded under the terms of his licence the public will be safe from further offending and that is the only thing they can legally base a decision on and that's why it's an ass

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Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees (Post 36086295)

You won't find a bigger proponent of rehabilitation of offenders than me, it was my job for years after all but in some specific individuals cases rehabilitation should go out the window in favour of punishment, they should be locked up and the key literally thrown away

OLD BOY

15-07-2021 18:56

Re: Convicted Child Killer Colin Pitchfork to be Released by Parole board

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Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees (Post 36086295)

Keep him locked up indefinitely ? Absolutely.

As it's widely known that capital punishment plays no significant role in reducing offences being commited. You have to wonder whether the people who call for it are motivated by justice ? or, by revenge ?

It saves a lot of money, though. :D

RichardCoulter

15-07-2021 19:51

Re: Convicted Child Killer Colin Pitchfork to be Released by Parole board

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36086352)

It saves a lot of money, though. :D

Taking his life makes society as bad as what it put him in prison for though.

Also, it means that such people get away with what they did (in this life anyway). Far better for them to be denied their freedom and have a long, long time to have a think about what they did.

Finally, if it turns out that they were innocent, there's no coming back from death.

Paul	16-07-2021 04:15

Re: Convicted Child Killer Colin Pitchfork to be Released by Parole board

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 36086362)

Finally, if it turns out that they were innocent, there's no coming back from death.

Do you think he was innocent ?

RichardCoulter

16-07-2021 17:59

Re: Convicted Child Killer Colin Pitchfork to be Released by Parole board

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Originally Posted by Paul (Post 36086414)

Do you think he was innocent ?

I very much doubt it; I was speaking in general terms though as opposed to this particular case.

There have been cases where convictions have been overturned for criminal acts that would have attracted the death penalty had it been in force at the time of the original conviction. People can be let out of prison & compensated, but not be brought back to life.

Dude111

17-07-2021 09:38

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Originally Posted by Mad Max

Should have been hung from the nearest tree!

Why wasnt he??

What asshole is letting him out?

papa smurf

17-07-2021 09:56

Re: Convicted Child Killer Colin Pitchfork to be Released by Parole board

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Originally Posted by Dude111 (Post 36086543)

Why wasnt he??

What asshole is letting him out?

In this country we have a different system to the usa,we administer justice not revenge.

OLD BOY

17-07-2021 11:51

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Originally Posted by papa smurf (Post 36086551)

In this country we have a different system to the usa,we administer justice not revenge.

That's all very well, papa, but where's the justice for the victim and their family?

If somebody can so casually take someone else's life, they should not be walking the planet.

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