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Originally Posted by Derek
Balls. The riots ended because a: There were more cops on the street and the gloves came off and b: It was raining heavily.
The main reason they haven't flared up again IMO is it was widely broadcast that taking part meant jail. No community service, no pointless fine, no suspended sentence but a good long spell inside.
If the current sentencing policy for riots reverts back to jail being the exception then expect far more outbreaks of disorder in the coming months and years.
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I've stated several times in this thread that I have absolutely no problem with those actually taking part in the riots/looting going to prison. Sure, it is unacceptable behaviour and needs to be dealt with and deterred. However, I previously listed this case as an example of where a prison sentence seems over the top because this woman was asleep when the looting took place.
Yes, looting = prison. No problem whatsoever.
I had a problem with this case as well as the exorbitant sentences handed down for some instances of inciting (4 years when nothing actually happened e.g.). I expect that sentence to be reduced as well, particularly as I read the other day that another person who called for a coop (or something like that) to be torched, only had to write a letter of apology.
I have never suggested that prison was not appropriate for actual looters.
Oh, and I hope this moron receives a lengthy prison spell as well.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/au...tudent-custody