"Poor Offenders Should be Punished Twice," urges PM

[steepholm]

Just in case you ever wondered what kind of Tory David Cameron really was, here's the proof that he's an old-fashioned class warrior.

Comments

[lilliburlero.livejournal.com]

And the son in question has only been charged, not convicted, so this means that you can be chucked out of your home if a member of your family is merely charged with a crime? What happens if he's acquitted?

[steepholm.livejournal.com]

Very good question! I hadn't realised that.

[lilliburlero.livejournal.com]

Presumption of guilt, collective punishment; here comes power's revenge. I hope the community rallies round this family: I can hardly think of a better justification for a rent strike.