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Originally Posted by Chris
I would humbly submit that the system has dealt leniently with Illsley, rather than the other way round...
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He's not the only one though is he?
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Originally Posted by Guardian
Expenses cheat MP Jim Devine released from prison after four months
Former Labour MP who was jailed for 16 months for submitting false invoices is released after serving a quarter of his sentence
He spent four months behind bars after submitting false invoices totalling £8,385 between 2008 and 2009 – after politicians' claims had already become front-page news.
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2...evine-released
What fantastic role models we have...
I'm with Damien on this. Actually taking part in the riots/looting warrants a jail term. Wearing a pair of shorts given to you by a looter is something else altogether. There are definitely agrevating circumstances which warrant some penalty, but I think jail is over the top. It's also not exactly a cheap option.