Monday, 13 February 2012

Slap on wrist for Bampton arsonist

Damen Lewis, 22, of Chandler Close, Bampton, has committed multiple offences, according to the Oxford Times:

[Lewis] admitted driving without due care and attention and without insurance; failing to stop after a road-traffic crash and arson of a hedge row, grass verge and field on October 28 in New Yatt Road, North Leigh.

I think someone like that needs a serious punishment, including a lengthy driving ban, a large fine and extensive community service.

Instead
[Damen Lewis] was told to pay £800 compensation and given a three-month curfew. Banned from driving for six months.

Sigh. When will we have a decent criminal justice system in this country?

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