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They had the brass neck to appeal - how repugnant

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Dermot

Dermot Report 3 Dec 2014 16:10

What does it take to be stabbed to death in London nowadays?

It's not nice to advocate a jail sentence for anybody, but it is vital that justice is administered in some form, evenly and fairly for all.

eRRolSheep

eRRolSheep Report 3 Dec 2014 15:52

Of course it is every person's right (not just British ! ) but we have one of the best (and fairest, I might add) judiciary systems in the world and part of that system gives every person the right to appeal. You can not be selective with that process.
It was a despicable crime and justice has been seen to be served but the right to appeal is a basic right afforded to all, whatever the crime.
Indeed, in some cases, sentences are in fact increased through the appeal process.
It works both ways!

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Happy

AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 3 Dec 2014 15:37

it may well be their right in English law, but it is also the right of every British citizen to walk the streets of this country without being murdered

Researching:
Breakspears of Berkshire and Cardiff, Williams and Harman of Whitchurch, Melingriffith &Tongwynlais,Glamorgan WE HAVE NO CONNECTION Do not share your tree with me

OneFootInTheGrave

OneFootInTheGrave Report 3 Dec 2014 14:55

Fusilier Lee Rigby did not get to appeal for his right, the right to life, these 2 evil men denied him that right by sentencing him to die in a heinous and barbaric way - for that, if it was possible, they should have been denied the right to appeal their sentences!

Researching:
I am researching the Wotherspoon family from the Old/New Monkland areas of Scotland, some moved to the Leslie and Kelty areas of Fife and I'm having problems linking the Wotherspoon's from Leslie and the Wotherspoon's from Kelty. I am also researching the Clusker family from Co. Meath in Ireland who moved to West Lothian and from there to Fife............"Vita non est vivere sed valere vita est"

JoyBoroAngel

JoyBoroAngel Report 3 Dec 2014 14:40

they have no shame

But I feel they should be hung for treason :-D :-D

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The birth of Middlesbrough

eRRolSheep

eRRolSheep Report 3 Dec 2014 14:14

On the other hand, it is their right in English law.

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Happy

OneFootInTheGrave

OneFootInTheGrave Report 3 Dec 2014 14:12

AnnCardiff :-D or be allowed to share the exercise yard with other violent prisoners while the prison officers have a tea break ;-)

Researching:
I am researching the Wotherspoon family from the Old/New Monkland areas of Scotland, some moved to the Leslie and Kelty areas of Fife and I'm having problems linking the Wotherspoon's from Leslie and the Wotherspoon's from Kelty. I am also researching the Clusker family from Co. Meath in Ireland who moved to West Lothian and from there to Fife............"Vita non est vivere sed valere vita est"

AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 3 Dec 2014 14:06

aw - bless - I think they should go on hunger strike immediately

Researching:
Breakspears of Berkshire and Cardiff, Williams and Harman of Whitchurch, Melingriffith &Tongwynlais,Glamorgan WE HAVE NO CONNECTION Do not share your tree with me

OneFootInTheGrave

OneFootInTheGrave Report 3 Dec 2014 14:01

The two men convicted of killing Fusilier Lee Rigby outside Woolwich Barracks in South East London in May 2013 - have lost legal challenges against their convictions and sentences.

Michael Adebolajo's attempts to have his conviction overturned and whole-life sentence reduced were rejected by three judges at the Court of Appeal.

Michael Adebowale, who was arguing for a reduction in his minimum sentence of 45 years, also had his case thrown out.

Lord Chief Justice Lord Thomas, sitting with Lady Justice Hallett and Mr Justice Openshaw, said the sentences were "just" punishment for the "horrific and barbaric" murder.

R.I.P. Fusilier Lee Rigby <3

Researching:
I am researching the Wotherspoon family from the Old/New Monkland areas of Scotland, some moved to the Leslie and Kelty areas of Fife and I'm having problems linking the Wotherspoon's from Leslie and the Wotherspoon's from Kelty. I am also researching the Clusker family from Co. Meath in Ireland who moved to West Lothian and from there to Fife............"Vita non est vivere sed valere vita est"