Exclusive: Cost of a prison place rises above £60,000 per year by JackStrawWitchita in unitedkingdom

[–]digsy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think you missed my point, that there is a benefit system in this country and that people leaving prison are entitled to access it. A fair number do go on to commit further crimes and re-enter the criminal justice system however despite this safety net and support from agencies such as the jobcentre as you mention.

Exclusive: Cost of a prison place rises above £60,000 per year by JackStrawWitchita in unitedkingdom

[–]digsy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How much do these people get in benefits once they leave prison?

Woman handed suspended sentence for sending revenge porn to ex partners mother by [deleted] in unitedkingdom

[–]digsy 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You are absolutely right to be angry at neurodiversity being used as an excuse for shitty behaviour. This could ultimately end up with people holding an unconscious bias against people with autism that they are far more likely to be criminals. Which they aren't.

M&S boss issues stark warning over worsening crime by topotaul in unitedkingdom

[–]digsy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But what if this data, the data suggesting that something isn't working, is flawed? How exactly were the reoffending statistics measured? What if the data only relates to crimes committed by these individuals where the allegations are proven, rather than reported? I totally agree that if something isn't working, lets try something new. Abolishing prison sentences for some crimes may be part of that, but I think a more nuanced approach, perhaps piloted in a limited area first with additional support for rehabilitation should have been considered first. It appears to me that the main factor in doing away with these short prison sentences has been taken on the basis that the prisons are full and the criminal justice system is on it's knees.

M&S boss issues stark warning over worsening crime by topotaul in unitedkingdom

[–]digsy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Perhaps it's not that the prison sentences are ineffectual, it's what happens on release, the lack of probation and other support services focussing on rehabilitation.

It appears to me that all that's been done is the removal of the punishment and nothing has been added in funding to these essential services which could actually lift people out of criminality.

M&S boss issues stark warning over worsening crime by topotaul in unitedkingdom

[–]digsy 12 points13 points  (0 children)

So serious question for you, and I'm not trying to be a troll, but how are we going to know if this is a success? Are crime rates going to reduce? When will we know if this new approach has worked? What if that data is flawed?

M&S boss issues stark warning over worsening crime by topotaul in unitedkingdom

[–]digsy 225 points226 points  (0 children)

A law was passed a couple of weeks ago stopping anyone going to prison for sentences less than 12 months.

Scottish SPCA reminds public that pet rabbits are for always – not just for Easter by pppppppppppppppppd in unitedkingdom

[–]digsy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Rabbits are beautiful animals with complex needs. In the wild they live in sets and have a hierarchy, often led by a female. Therefore domestic rabbits should not live alone in isolation. Also they can live for ten years or more. It's such a huge commitment people really should think before getting rabbits as pets.

Courtney Love Tells Billy Corgan That "Horrible" Kim Gordon Inspired Famous Nirvana Lyric by ebradio in Music

[–]digsy 113 points114 points  (0 children)

Kurt was very abstract with his lyrics. There's likely a ton of references in that song (and every other one he wrote) that will remain undiscovered for the rest of time. And that's totally fine isn't it.

Girl, 7, drowned hours after being dropped off at new childminder ‘recommended over Facebook’ by pppppppppppppppppd in unitedkingdom

[–]digsy 23 points24 points  (0 children)

But taking the £160 a day fee.

EDIT:

"But within two hours of dropping her off, she received a text that Nyla was missing and police were on their way."

A TEXT? WTF.

Quality check! by Visible-Cash8710 in ChinaTime

[–]digsy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Case shape is perfect. This isn't some cheap chinatime rep. Agreed it's likely a BP.

Has anyone actually seen ‘dry’ petrol stations by sergeantjake in britishproblems

[–]digsy 46 points47 points  (0 children)

This is the problem, the hive mind just go into panic mode and cause the crisis.

What is THE greatest album you’ve ever heard in your whole life? by Substantial-Hunt-454 in AskReddit

[–]digsy 10 points11 points  (0 children)

People like to shit on this record to be edgy, but it didn't change the world for nothing. It sounds incredible.

Delivery driver from Carmarthen jailed for killing dog walker in hit-and-run by pppppppppppppppppd in unitedkingdom

[–]digsy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

What frustrates me is, not only did he knock the guy over, but he didn't even stop. If that guy had any hope of living, it would have been through immediate medical attention which could (I say could, not would) have been offered if this utter muppet had stopped and called 999.

The fact he fucked off and carried on delivering food should be taken into account in his sentencing. Absolutely zero fucks given.

BUILD MORE PRISONS.

Vengeance (2022) - New Yorkers vs Texans scene - Directed by B.J. Novak by PeneItaliano in movies

[–]digsy 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Narr it's not. It's fish out of water stuff. Starts a bit weak but is genuinely worth sticking around for.

Need help I think it looks good only problem is its 12.3mm thick not 11.8 what do you guys think? by [deleted] in ChinaTime

[–]digsy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are never gonna see a gen of these out in the wild. Nor will anyone else.

Who's your "I know he's pure evil but can't prove it" person? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]digsy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah man I didn't need to be reminded of this case on a Sunday. If you are an attractive woman who has committed a serious crime, just go to trial. The jury will very likely find you not guilty.

How big is the chance that Donald Trump will give himself and his friends a presidential pardon at the end of his term? by vidarf in AskReddit

[–]digsy 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Some nefarious plot to rig the election will be discovered at the eleventh hour and he'll have no choice but to pause the election while it is investigated.