Mr Angry

[Arthur Little]

I'm not condoning what he did

Likewise! But ...

... usual inconsistency in sentencing - violent thugs beat someone to within an inch of their lives are often given non custodial sentences.

... it's a system! And - speaking an individual who worked in a penal setting for many years - this sort of sentencing policy was something I could never fully comprehend.

[johncar54]

Likewise! But ...



... it's a system! And - speaking an individual who worked in a penal setting for many years - this sort of sentencing policy was something I could never fully comprehend.

Whilst in theory I agree with you Arthur, but what would do if you were the authority I/C stopping him repeatedly, over and over again annoying his neighbours, or the judge that he was brought before ? When judges don't impose what people consider to be tough enough sentences there are many who jump in to criticise them. It's a catch 22 situation.

[Pete/London]

Whilst in theory I agree with you Arthur, but what would do if you were the authority I/C stopping him repeatedly, over and over again annoying his neighbours, or the judge that he was brought before ? When judges don't impose what people consider to be tough enough sentences there are many who jump in to criticise them. It's a catch 22 situation.

One of the things this brings home is the lack of any alternative in the community to take care of this man`s problem. He is just indulging in too much legally available products and cant handle the effects.
Perhaps the drink manufacturers should provide treatment centres for such cases.

The other problem it highlights is the crap building standards of housing that allow noise pollution. I suffered for years the noise coming from a neighbours bedroom until he eventually married and it then went quite

There are standards for this as a customer of mine years ago successfully sued the owners of a house converted into leasehold flats for the same problem. My customer was a lawyer and when his complaint was first ignored managed to get an injunction on the property owner and at great expense to the owner all the walls and floors of the 5 flats were soundproofed.

Sorry if it went a bit of subject, its the medication (or drink)

[Arthur Little]

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I suffered for years the noise coming from a neighbours bedroom until he eventually married and it then went quiet

Hmm ... I'd have thought the "bedroom sounds" - - would've been more likely to increase in volume AFTER he got hitched!