"People were not simply delayed in traffic; they were afraid to leave their houses.

Why are #sentences for #violentdisorder lower than those for peaceful protest?
https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/law-and-order/67536/why-are-sentences-for-violent-disorder-lower-than-those-for-peaceful-protest

#lawandorder
#UKSentencing
#CriminalJustice
#JustStopOil
#disproportionatesentencing
#PoliceCrimeSentencingandCourtsAct2022

I didn't even know draconian laws like this still existed. Absolutely horrendous.

Outrage at jail sentence for woman who took abortion pills later than UK limit | Abortion | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jun/12/woman-in-uk-jailed-for-28-months-over-taking-abortion-pills-after-legal-time-limit

#Womensrights #HumanRights
#UKSentencing #ChangeTheLaw