Madam escapes jail sentence

[snooky]

The judge saves a Kirkcaldy 'Madam' from going to jail with this somewhat odd statement ....
"You are however a first offender and I also have to consider the often expressed directions that judges are given that all steps should be taken to avoid the imprisonment of women if it's not absolutely necessary to do so."

Now there's a one-liner to throw into the 'sex equality' mix. :coffee:


https://stv.tv/news/east-central/1420800-brothel-madam-who-sold-sex-at-flat-given-electronic-tag/

[Since90+2]

I seen the other day that a guy was sentenced to about 3 or so months in jail for collecting a runners dropped identifier number at the London Marathon about a mile from the end and finishing the race. Was done for some kind of Fraud I believe.

When you compare that to cases like this and the student who avoided jail after stabbing her boyfriend it really does highlight the huge inequality in the justice system for men and women. Never seems to be highlighted much by media or politicians though.

[danhibees1875]

I seen the other day that a guy was sentenced to about 3 or so months in jail for collecting a runners dropped identifier number at the London Marathon about a mile from the end and finishing the race. Was done for some kind of Fraud I believe.

When you compare that to cases like this and the student who avoided jail after stabbing her boyfriend it really does highlight the huge inequality in the justice system for men and women. Never seems to be highlighted much by media or politicians though.

That story was ridiculous! He was homeless and was taking in the race in envy of those able to participate, found a number and completed the race and dedicated it to all homeless people to help them believe that good things can happen.

There was a social media campaign to "name and shame" him too (they maybe didn't know the full story).

It's funny how a little decision can completely alter what happens. Someone must have decided to go down the route of making it a negative story. On another day this gets highlighted as one of the things people take for granted that many others can't afford to do and he gets a crowdfunding entry into next year's London marathon.

[calumhibee1]

The judge saves a Kirkcaldy 'Madam' from going to jail with this somewhat odd statement ....
"You are however a first offender and I also have to consider the often expressed directions that judges are given that all steps should be taken to avoid the imprisonment of women if it's not absolutely necessary to do so."

Now there's a one-liner to throw into the 'sex equality' mix. :coffee:


https://stv.tv/news/east-central/1420800-brothel-madam-who-sold-sex-at-flat-given-electronic-tag/

Ridiculous. A pimp would quite rightly get hammered for that.

[CropleyWasGod]

Ridiculous. A pimp would quite rightly get hammered for that.Like this woman?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-23313518

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[Jay]

Wondering if its because theres only one womens prison in Scotland (I think?)

[snooky]

Like this woman?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-23313518

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My problem is with the fact that the judge said they were directed to try and not send women to prison. That means it's coming from above. What other "directions" are judges given. I was of the understanding they used their wisdom and experience to make decisions. What if the same "directors" are telling the judges not to send MP's to prison, or any other selected group for that matter.
Here we go again with the old Law/Ass quote.
Not only is it an ass, it appears to be wide open to corruption and injustice.
Old Bailey's blindfold is see-through apparently.

[CropleyWasGod]

My problem is with the fact that the judge said they were directed to try and not send women to prison. That means it's coming from above. What other "directions" are judges given. I was of the understanding they used their wisdom and experience to make decisions. What if the same "directors" are telling the judges not to send MP's to prison, or any other selected group for that matter.
Here we go again withe old Law/Ass quote.
Not only is it an ass, it appears to be wide open to corruption and injustice.

Yeah, I get that.

I'm not wanting to hijack the thread. I was highlighting the inconsistencies in the 2 cases. ...And replying to the suggestion that a male would get a stiffer sentence.



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[snooky]

Yeah, I get that.

I'm not wanting to hijack the thread. I was highlighting the inconsistencies in the 2 cases. ...And replying to the suggestion that a male would get a stiffer sentence.
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Sorry, CWG. I wasn't directing my comments at you. I was only clarifying my concern re. the discriminatory directives being given to judges, i.e. it wasn' t really the gender issue in this case.

[CropleyWasGod]

Sorry, CWG. I wasn't directing my comments at you. I was only clarifying my concern re. the discriminatory directives being given to judges, i.e. it wasn' t really the gender issue in this case.Scool.

Others picked up on the gender issue, which I did as well....Which wasn't your point [emoji16]



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[JeMeSouviens]

In these days of gender fluidity - presumably one could be reassigned between arrest and trial? :worms:

[CropleyWasGod]

In these days of gender fluidity - presumably one could be reassigned between arrest and trial? :worms:Interesting legal advice there, JMS [emoji16]

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[One Day Soon]

My problem is with the fact that the judge said they were directed to try and not send women to prison. That means it's coming from above. What other "directions" are judges given. I was of the understanding they used their wisdom and experience to make decisions. What if the same "directors" are telling the judges not to send MP's to prison, or any other selected group for that matter.
Here we go again with the old Law/Ass quote.
Not only is it an ass, it appears to be wide open to corruption and injustice.
Old Bailey's blindfold is see-through apparently.

There are sentencing guidelines which is what the judge will presumably have been referring to.

In addition there is a stack of evidence which shows that prison really doesn't work for women (it's questionable whether it works for anyone but that's another story) or wider society. However that evidence and sentencing policy isn't really directed at white collar female criminals which this one sounds like.

[snooky]

There are sentencing guidelines which is what the judge will presumably have been referring to.

In addition there is a stack of evidence which shows that prison really doesn't work for women (it's questionable whether it works for anyone but that's another story) or wider society. However that evidence and sentencing policy isn't really directed at white collar female criminals which this one sounds like.

Moral of the story .....
If you're planning to nick a telly, send the misses to do it. :aok:

[Colr]

That story was ridiculous! He was homeless and was taking in the race in envy of those able to participate, found a number and completed the race and dedicated it to all homeless people to help them believe that good things can happen.

There was a social media campaign to "name and shame" him too (they maybe didn't know the full story).

It's funny how a little decision can completely alter what happens. Someone must have decided to go down the route of making it a negative story. On another day this gets highlighted as one of the things people take for granted that many others can't afford to do and he gets a crowdfunding entry into next year's London marathon.

These events are for the middle classes only. Standards must be maintained.

[Colr]

Moral of the story .....
If you're planning to nick a telly, send the misses to do it. :aok:

Was always the trick with rioting back in the day. They pushed women to the front as if they were arrested the sentence would be more lenient. There’s gallantry for you!

[Pretty Boy]

Re the marathon story it's probably worth remembering the guy was also convicted of 3 counts of theft, including being in possession of someone elses ID documents, along with the fraud charge. Some may be willing to believe his story that he was 'collecting' things to hand into lost property. I'm ever so slightly sceptical.

Reading his story he seems to have had a tough time of it over the last year so I have sympathy for him and I question whether a custodial sentence was the best option for him. The sugary, romaticised narrative that an anti hero stood up for the little guy by running a few K seems like nonsense to me though.

[snooky]

Was always the trick with rioting back in the day. They pushed women to the front as if they were arrested the sentence would be more lenient. There’s gallantry for you!

Or playing them at their own game?
It's the terrorist/freedom-fighter conundrum again.

[calumhibee1]

Like this woman?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-23313518

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I’m not saying there would be no examples of women getting punished for it. But there’ll certainly be no examples of a guy getting away with it because of orders from above “not to send males to prison”. As someone said earlier in the thread, where does the don’t punish such and such a category of person thing stop? That kind of thing totally casts doubt over our judicial system being fair.

[Hibernia&Alba]

The judge saves a Kirkcaldy 'Madam' from going to jail with this somewhat odd statement ....
"You are however a first offender and I also have to consider the often expressed directions that judges are given that all steps should be taken to avoid the imprisonment of women if it's not absolutely necessary to do so."

Now there's a one-liner to throw into the 'sex equality' mix. :coffee:


https://stv.tv/news/east-central/1420800-brothel-madam-who-sold-sex-at-flat-given-electronic-tag/

The judge is probably a regular :greengrin

[Steve-O]

I’m not saying there would be no examples of women getting punished for it. But there’ll certainly be no examples of a guy getting away with it because of orders from above “not to send males to prison”. As someone said earlier in the thread, where does the don’t punish such and such a category of person thing stop? That kind of thing totally casts doubt over our judicial system being fair.

I’m not sure that’s true. All in all, prison is a last resort sentence in ALL cases. There are many other sentences that do not involve prison but too many people see avoiding prison as “getting away with it”. For the most part, once you’ve been to prison you’re on a slippery slope. If you can be suitably punished without that, it’s generally better all round.