Scales of justice favour the wealthy

How often have we heard that comment .. “Justice is available to those who can afford it...”

Sat, 04 Oct, 2014 - 01:00

Two students who engaged in an unprovoked attack which left the victim in a coma were spared jail as “jail sentences would jeopardize the future careers”.

I wonder what the victim and his family would have to say about that?

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