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originally posted by: Freeborn
a reply to: TrueBrit
Tommy Robinson may indeed be a twat and its undeniable that at times he talks absolute bollocks, but 13 months?
We regularly see all sorts of filth and scum get far less for far worse.
In this case, the law is definitely an arse.
originally posted by: testingtesting
He will write a book inside and he will sell loads.
I bet he calls it my struggle.
originally posted by: Freeborn
a reply to: ScepticScot
The point is that the normal man in the street, who really doesn't care too much about legal niceties, regularly see's all sorts of pond life, nonces etc receiving non-custodial sentences whilst Robinson gets 13 months shoved up his arse for what is perceived to be a far lesser crime.
Is it any wonder that people question the reasoning behind it?
There is a perception that transgressors against 'our' judicial system are treated more severely than child molesters and people who mug and rob old people.
And if we are being brutally honest many believe Robinson was jailed for exposing the demographics of yet another grooming gang.
originally posted by: Freeborn
a reply to: Xcathdra
Of course I'm aware.
But the point is; are you aware of the lenient sentences, sometimes non-custodial, handed out on an almost daily basis to paedophiles and other scumbags here in the UK?
When taking that into consideration many people think that its disproportionate and he's only got that because of his opinions.
originally posted by: hopenotfeariswhatweneed
a reply to: ScepticScot
It's entirely possible he made the judge cranky and his extra time (which is excessive) was given to set an example of him, I've been in front of a judge before and to put it mildly they have very thin skin.
originally posted by: burgerbuddy
long thread, didn't read all pages.
I watched this.
Seems like 4 hrs from arrest to jail is suspect.
originally posted by: ScepticScot
originally posted by: burgerbuddy
long thread, didn't read all pages.
I watched this.
Seems like 4 hrs from arrest to jail is suspect.
Not for contempt of court, especially when you plead guilty.