[Margaret Pilkington]

I think we know why they re-offend...it is because the punishment doesn't actually seem like punishment........when it does feel like punishment to them perhaps it will deter them from criminal activity in the future.

They are treated like they are precious. They should be made to work for the people they have victimised......and if they make a mess of whatever they are asked to do they should be made to repeat it until they get it right...with little rest in between.

They should not be treated to trips to safari parks and such like, or given iPods......since when has rewarding bad behaviour ever been a good idea???????