What's wrong with locking criminals up on an Island(Canve) in the middle of the Thames?
955060
Well, you started with Australia, it isn't full yet.  Then, there is always Devil's Island.
959458
should be done... and any climbers arrested.\n\nThe guards who were arrested either should have their sentences disguarged or be pardoned entirely.\n\nCrossing the border improperly makes one a 'illegal'.
517159
It makes revenue for the local govenments. It is wrong to put people in jail for such things but the do it anyway but they are wanting the fines as they know that they can't stop it.
834317
I don't think they are "good" for the person that is in them in any way (except maybe that they an't survive outside them?). They are good for society to keep people who are dangerous locked up. Personally, for people who are not a danger to society I would rather see more creative sentencing. Cons should have to give all the money they took back plus interest. Drunk drivers should have to work in hospitals with accident victims. Slumlords should have to live in their rat-infested apartments. Drive home the damage a crime does.
501005
poor security in the past is a bad argument against terraces.\nyou can't beat the atmosphere of the terraces.
155225
No way!!  They are for criminals or thieves that need to be locked out.
1028730
Stupid idea.  I personally don't want to deal with a bunch of convicted criminals.  Besides, they'd probably get in trouble anyway and get sent to military prison, so why complicate the process.  Siberia is probably a better option for felons.
1108737
Prisons should be terrible places where nobody wants to go but you better remember that most of the people who go in there get out at some point. \nThat is why you don't want to shamelessly brutalize them, and you want to provide them with the opportunity to correct and better themselves.  That way maybe there is a chance they might get out and go straight, not be a worse criminal than they were when they went in.
709115
Not if it is BAD LAW.... and there IS such a thing.  People are frustrated past any reasonable limits by corrupt government (including police) and are finally boiling over.  \n\nThey are people seeking justice.
716256
Ohhh, is our poor little criminal not getting the services that the tax money is paying for...poor honey....maybe they should just chain up the cheating bastard. \n\nIt depends whether it is a corectional center of prison for punishment...if the latter, the person is a slime going in and likely will be comiing out. \n\nIt is not the govrnments problem to take care of everyone...take care of yourself. When you are too stupid or criminal, then they step in to intervene...
892706
It would be little differnt from owning a block of land most or all islands are either the responsibility of a near country or are called a protectorate of a country so even though you owned that "island block" you could not do as you wish.though there is a chance you could have local laws such as a town has but remember who is going to police them.
1160018
You have submitted an interesting question here. I whole heartily agree with you that everyone should be given the same punishment that is befitting the crime without any exceptions as to whoever has committed the crime, whether it be a well known family such as the Kennedy family or the drug dealer down the block. A crime is a crime no matter who commits it because in the long run it's still a crime that should be addressed and punished to the full extent of the law.\nWhy should anyone be given a lighter sentence just because of who they are, murder is murder and should aways be addressed as such and let the punishment fit the crime!
1143731
I know you mean council tax, anyhow the lady in question was wrong not to pay her bill. I agree that carting someone off to jail for a minor offence is abominable when paedophiles are being set free.If only more people complained in this country, look at France, they have a riot every time the government there cocks up!It's time we stopped adopting the "stiff upper lip" attitude and started to show the politicians who their bosses are, us the taxpayer!
796721
Valid point.\n\nI agree. It is a money saving tactic. They don't have the manpower to monitor everybody 24 hours a day either so it won't work and since it's a money saving tactic they won't put more money into increasing manpower. That would be counter-productive.\n\nLot's of people believe that it would be best to keep some criminals locked up. In the UK we have prison overcrowding so clearly too many people are being sent. This costs governments lots of money which they do not want to spend. They have far better things to be doing like invading countries, etc. Wars coincidentally also cost money.\n\nPrisons are not the solution to all crimes but if people are deemed (by society) a danger to society then keep them locked up.
618742
Interesting, I would consider that a public body owes no duty of care in providing door locks on public toilets and has not assumed repsonsibility for the actions of a third party who may open the door.
1003548
No, that would be illegal. You are in a public access place why would people want to risk that?
944283
Seen it suggested before - remote island, too far to swim, no boats or prison guards, RAF airdrop supplies weekly (basic food rations) - no TV, drugs, or soft touches.\nDon't suppose our Scottish politicians (inc the PM) would ever agree to having extra prisons in their country.