The first blog by a British prisoner. Variously described as being "obviously extremely intelligent" (Michael Gove), "the most interesting interview I have ever done" (Michael Portillo), and a "fully paid up member of the awkward squad" (Parole Board), I try to generate debate around the moral and political nexus that is imprisonment. Imprisoned between ages 14 to 47, released on Licence in August 2012
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
The Calculus of Justice
My penalty for refusing to bang-up and then walking amiably to the Block was 7 days "cellular confinement".
The penalty for a guy found in possession of a 6-inch stabbing weapon was...7 days cellular confinement.
Ben is just pointing out that these two very different offences have somehow resulted in the same punishments despite one being far more serious than the other.
you said you wanted to go down the block for some peace and quiet, so why are you complaining?
ReplyDeleteI don't think he was complaining about his penalty, more the lack of a penalty for what is essentially a far more serious infraction.
ReplyDeleteBen is just pointing out that these two very different offences have somehow resulted in the same punishments despite one being far more serious than the other.
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Not totally sure where to go with this.
Anon, insert brain. Use.
ReplyDelete@ Anon 11:24
ReplyDeleteAre you sure it's not an integral?
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Still at a loss...
ok, it seems creating a symbol intergral is impossible in these comment boxes, so I will have to trust to your imagination.
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