Thursday, 2 January 2014

Unit 3 & 4: Conservatives talk tough on crime

Once again the Conservatives are talking tough on crime. Cameron has said "life should mean life" as the government considers US-style 100-year prison sentences for murderers and serious offenders. 

However, the European Court of Human Rights has said such sentences are illegal.

Both points are interesting in that the Conservatives seem to be trying to push the boundaries regarding Europe yet again. Perhaps further proof they are coveting the UKIP vote.

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