Surely it is right to say that for citizens to have full rights within socitey, they have to act as law abiding citizens. Failure to do so must result in a punishmnet which includes a loss of certain civil liberties, depending on the severity of the crime.
I therefore utterly despair that the European judges has said it is wrong for the British Government to ban convicted criminals from having the rigth to vote. No wonder this country is becoming more and more Eurosceptical. This is a panel of European judges over-ruling a 1000 year old law - and in the name of rights and civil liberties.
How long is it going to be before we are told that putting criminals in prison is infringing on their liberties and rights.
In the General Election I said, "I believe that if someone commits a crime, they start to forfeit their rights." and I stand by that.
This European ruling is great for the Liberals, but a kick in the teeth to victims and law abiding citizens. We should have to earn our right to vote by staying on the right side of the law and being honourable citizens.
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Excellent, Paul. Totally agree. I had this talk with Malcolm Rifkind. I offered my point of view which was much like "well, if these human rights of yours are so precious we need to give them some standing. So when a person commits murder he forfeits all his own human rights. And first in the queue is his right to life." Rifkind said this was silly! But come on.
I was of course referring to Ian Huntley. He should lose his right to life.
Otherwise its madness. Observe the rights of SOME individuals but not those of others. Just goes to exemplify the meandering insanity of this labour government.
Lucy, Leeds.
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