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Old 12-03-2010, 17:49   #14
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Re: Are these people a special case

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Originally Posted by garinda View Post
It appears Peers and MPs can get away with stealing hundreds of thousands of pounds, whilst others are jailed for stealing £18.

Accrington woman jailed for dodging £18 taxi fare (From Lancashire Telegraph)

Stealing is stealing, and everyone is (supposed to be) equal before the law.
I may be pushing my luck on this subject but would it be legal for me to claim Housing and Council Tax benefit for my flat if I stayed here for one night a month and spent the rest of the time doing a bit of Slippery in Europe.

I do have a Hereditary coat of arms, just short of a Diplomatic bag or two.
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