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Politics | Citizenship

Over two years in jail for hate post

Incarceration: In deciding a sentence, a judge will take into account a number of factors, including the type of offence and how serious it is, the timing of any guilty plea, the defendant's character and whether they have a criminal record.

Is British sentencing fair? Critics wonder why rioters and stalkers spend less time in jail than protestors and people sending stupid tweets.

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