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Originally Posted by Chris
They have noted the public fear and outrage, and the demand for harsh treatment that has come from all sections of society - ministers included. They are entitled to take public outrage into account when sentencing, and they have done so. Doubtless they have heard what Cameron has said, and have correctly seen his comments for what they are - a reflection of that same public outrage.
All of this is a very different proposition than suggesting these sentences are somehow the Government's doing, either by changing the law at lightning speed or by trying quietly to abuse the historic independence of our justice system.
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It's a very fine line that the government are walking though Chris .How many times does Cameron have to say
"rioters will be punished to the full extent of the law"before that is taken as a instruction to the courts ,as it sounded like to me when he spoke outside downing st on 9th august, either a poor choice of words or he knows that they will be punished to the full extent of the law