A tale of two prisoners: It’s who you know

From Spain this week comes a topical tale of two convicts currently serving time in His Majesty’s prisons.

Iñaki Liebaert, sentenced to five years and 10 months, having been found guilty of fraud, embezzlement, and tax evasion — rackets in which he pocketed €6m in public money — was granted a four-day Christmas pass, freeing him to spend the holiday with his family.