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Originally Posted by Dezzy

Fair points but I don't think we'll ever agree on it, I just think it's a waste of money that would be better spent elsewhere.

What is the waste of money though?

The prosecution? No I think the prosecution is right, it helps to show people what the actual relevant law is, it educates them to behaviour that wont be tolerated, it gives back a sense of protection to those suffering harrassment etc, new hope if you like.

The punishment? Yes will agree with your point there, I think 360hours+ on a community payback order in addition to some sort of properly supervised counsilling sessions etc would have been more beneficial to him. But the punishment is down to the bench to decide. Dont forget though before a custodial sentence is imposed there will have been input from social workers, psychiatrists and other relevant professionals.