tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136317901768500285.post4901004759073771352..comments2023-10-23T11:40:32.553-04:00Comments on The Skinny: Cons want to get rid of 2 for 1 sentencingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136317901768500285.post-4050166467013618642010-07-20T06:37:07.352-04:002010-07-20T06:37:07.352-04:00As much as I agree that Judges will just impose sh...As much as I agree that Judges will just impose shorter sentences now that the Conservatives have eliminated the 2 for 1 credit, but atleast the Public will see the sentencing for what it is, sentencing is now dones PROPERLY. The 2-1 Credit System was very deceitful, because like you said, a Judge may impose a sentence that seems significant but when 2 for 1 credit is given, it is actually far more lenient. Thats why the new legislation that will end the 2 for 1 Credit is called the "Truth in Sentencing Act". Now the Public can see the Truth is Sentencing and how will Judges face the public if they do try to compensate by imposing shorter sentences (adjusting sentences)? <br /><br />Sentencing needs to be truthful and meaningful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136317901768500285.post-3110174856987389612010-02-24T21:55:12.347-05:002010-02-24T21:55:12.347-05:00I agree that in the absence of a minimum sentence ...I agree that in the absence of a minimum sentence for a specific offence, judges will simply adjust the sentence,and rightly so in my opinion. There is also no doubt in my mind that this elimination of 2 for 1 credit is cheap, meaningless, politics, intended to fool the unwashed masses into believing that their government is taking action to repair a justice system criminally and habitually under funded.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com