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David Flint
"THE release of Joseph "Jihad Jack" Thomas raises issues that go to the heart of the criminal justice system, a system that was once the pride of the nation. While the criminal class openly scoffs at its impotence, the law-abiding majority have all but lost confidence. A typical criminal trial today is a technical minefield, longer than ever and likelier to be the subject of appeal. At the same time, the concept of individual responsibility has been substantially diminished and punishment significantly lightened. All this has occurred through time without public discussion and certainly without public support."
