Since the recent chaos caused by rioters across the UK, the government has taken a stand against those involved. Offenders have been evicted from their homes and prison sentences have been issued.
During the commotion of burning buildings and empty shops , the predominant outcry from the public was for severe measures to be taken in punishing looters. Daniel Sartain-Clarke was one of the young people involved in the looting , as a consequence his mother and family received an eviction notice from Wandsworth council. Many appalled members of the public believed that those involved in events which led to losses of houses should also have their homes stolen away. However, it is worth considering that many families have rebellious relatives , many punishments have meant that innocent family members are suffering for actions which they had no involvement in . A mother in Manchester was recently jailed for accepting a pair of shorts which were looted by a friend. A group was then formed on face book appealing for her release which would suggest that the public feel prison sentences are being issued unequally, extreme punishments are not being evenly suited to the crimes committed.
However, the justice system does seem to be recognizing the responsibility some are taking in owning up to their mistakes. Parents of a boy of 14, who looted a supermarket were praised for turning in their son. Although his picture was shamefully exposed in the Daily Mail, judge Quereshi allowed the boy to escape detention in acknowledgement of his parents honesty in handing their son in .
Their have been cases of rioters receiving extremely harsh sentences despite owning up, organizations such as the Mad Experience, a careers advice charity and Art Against Knives , an anti knife crime organization have been reinforcing the belief that the best solution for these problems is for the relationship between the youth and police to be improved and for a stronger communication across the community to be encouraged.
