The attacks on The Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith over Conservative MP Damian Green are ridiculous. Now talking of ridiculous here,s something reminiscent of medieval stocks that used to grace every village green and public square.
Branded high-visibility jackets must be worn by offenders carrying out work on community payback projects from today as part of a government drive to ensure the public can see punishment being carried out in the community. Source: Ministry of Justice.
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said:
‘Making sure that people feel safe and secure in their communities is my top priority. And central to that is building people’s confidence that crime is being tackled in their areas and justice is being done – and being seen to be done. Source: Ministry of Justice.
Of course this has nothing to do with humiliation
Neighbourhood, Crime and Justice Adviser Louise Casey, said:
‘I am pleased that the Government is taking the views of the public seriously. It is a step towards building the public’s confidence in the criminal justice system – that it is on their side – and not solely on the side of the offender. This is not about humiliation – it’s about ensuring the public can see justice being done. It’s about letting the public know that there are consequences for committing crime, that Community Payback is not a ’slap on the wrist’ and that they can see how it can benefit their local area. Source: Ministry of Justice.
Not about humiliation – an old English word springs to mind. Look, without humiliation statistics show the frequency of reoffending for community sentences have fallen sharply by 13%. That’s the message that needs to be sent to the public, not the wearing of high-visibility jackets.
Hat Tip: Chicken Yoghurt.
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