The stats are meaningless as the number of arrests is not proportional to the number of convictions, or the punishment that goes with it.
The Human Rights Act, Political Correctness, and over crowded prisons, all contribute to a softly softly stance. If we want to reduce crime, punishments need to be harsher.
For example, if a potential car thief knew that the penalty was to have his feet amputated so he could never drive again, would he risk it?
I think many wouldn’t.
Derek, Herts
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