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Originally Posted by Talulabelle

I think you've misunderstood. I was trying to point out to the others who were being a bit blasé about the whole thing how seriously its taken now. I agree that its totally the wrong thing to do, I just think a prison sentence is far too harsh especially as the woman in question had never been in trouble before. Until about a year ago I worked in crown court and have seen people (men, needless to say) who are back to court for their fourth violent offence in the space of a few years and they STILL havent received a custodial sentence. Thats only one example of hundreds I could give.

Oh I agree with your point that in comparison to other crimes ie violence it is relatively minor - but more serious than some of the kids on here understand - some see it as a joke - when it clearly isn't.

Unfortunately - the system has always had double-standards when it comes to women committing crimes - many women are/have been in prison for not paying their tv licence or resulting fines - whereas men who commit violent crimes, sexual crimes, make threats of violence and intimidation, muggers etc get away with a lot more. The whole system is sexist and should be reviewed.