Murder sentences - Taoiseach’s attitude not good enough

DESPITE the public clamour for a tougher attitude to sentencing in murder cases, the indignation exhibited by Taoiseach Bertie Ahern in declaring that a life sentence should mean life can only be viewed as a confusing and empty expression.

Murder sentences - Taoiseach’s attitude not good enough

DESPITE the fact that there is a public clamour for a far tougher attitude to sentencing in cases of murder, the indignation exhibited by Taoiseach Bertie Ahern in declaring that a life prison sentence should mean life can only be viewed as a confusing and empty expression.