Summary: Listen to the show here. Joining Lyndon this evening is Kim and Kirstin (from our sister show, the Northpod Law podcasts). Kim talks about the societal impact of the legal aid cuts (as distinct from the financial impact upon the legal profession) in the context of judicial review. Lyndon, Kim and Kirstin then discuss whether women get more lenient sentences than men, with reference to a recent case. Loren Morris was imprisoned for sexual activity with an 8 year old child. Why wasn’t it charged as rape? Well the law doesn’t permit a female to be charged with rape - why? Is it outdated? Does that go some way to explaining why in some cases, the sentences women get seem more lenient than for men? Finally, the three look at cyber bullies and tougher sentences. In an amendment to the Criminal Justice and Courts Bill, the government have backed calls for greater sentencing powers for internet bullies. Is it necessary? Or is it just considered a vote winner? If we are changing the law in relation to cyber bullies, should we re-write it completely? Links Blog story (Loren Morris) An MP claiming men are discriminated against Guardian article Evening Standard article
