Why suspend mums’ prison sentences?

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IN THE last few weeks we have had women being found guilty of theft and fraud and given suspended sentences. Why? I’m sorry but theft is theft. If you have young children they should have been thought about before the offence was committed.

Years ago my husband and I had elderly parents (both in poor health) living with us, as well as our own daughters. Quite a lot of pressure on us.

If either of us had stolen would we have been able to use that as an excuse? I think not. Enough said about our present day justice system.

THELMA ASH, Bishopstoke.

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