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Sleep safer tonight - the Ealing terrorist gets "early release".

If there was anyone left who still didn't believe New Labour have completely lost control of the the prison system this is ample proof:"Yassin Nassari left Wakefield Prison in February after being jailed last summer for three and a half years. Nassari, 28, from Ealing in west London, was arrested in May 2006 at Luton Airport carrying what police said were blueprints for a rocket in his luggage. He was convicted in July 2007 of having articles of use to terrorists."http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7319501.stmAnd in other news, an NHS Finance Director has been sentenced to prison for 12 months for a crime in which he did not benefit:http://www.accountancyage.com/accountancyage/news/2212855/nhs-finance-chief-jailed-fraudSo, prepare to blow people up - get less than 12 months. Do a white collar crime that harms no-one - get 12 months. Says it all really - Labour "tough on sod all apart from hard talk".

Ed Yelland ● 6761d15 Comments

Nassari will have been released on license. So he until his full tariff has been served he will be unable to pick his nose without The Forces of Law and Order knowing about. If he puts a foot wrong before that licence has expired and he'll probably be back inside.The license will also take account of time on remand - the time served will be calculated to factor this in, until conviction he would have been innocent.Ergo, we can assume you know nuffin about the criminal justice system.Philip Neal cooked the books when entrusted with public money.  Had Philip Neal been a Labour MP you and your friends on the dribbling right would have been all over the forum demanding a custodial sentance (and rightly so).Ergo, we can assume not only do you know nuffin, you are also a hypocrite :)

Gavin Gilbert ● 6761d

Aawh, come on Ed, Labour aren't all that bad!After all, they won us the 2012 Olympics.  That was a momentus day in Singapore when Mr Roger Thingy announced......"And the 2012 Olympic Games is awarded to...(dramatic pause)...the city of LUUNDON!"

Gerry Tan ● 6761d

And the following day................?

Bobby Charlton ● 6760d

More on the fraud that Ed seems to think unimportant:From Accountancy ageThe former finance director of the Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust was jailed for a year yesterday when a court found him guilty of a multimillion-pound fraud.The Times reports that the Chelmsford Crown Court found that Philip Neal had falsified the valuations of hospital land so that it would seem that the trust had generated profits rather than a substantial deficit.The trust would have posted a £1m profit for 2005/2006 if the false valuations had not been discovered, but when the true figures emerged the trust was in a £10m deficit.Sentencing the NHS FD, Anthony Goldstaub QC said: 'You forged bogus land valuation reports designed to present a falsely inflated profit in the revenue account for the year.'The defence for Neal, who took on the FD role in 2001, said he was under 'immense pressure' to meet stringent financial targets set by government.

Iain Muir ● 6760d

Re." The former finance director of the Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust was jailed for a year yesterday when a court found him guilty of a multimillion-pound fraud."          xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx        Maybe, but his crime involved pounds, not lives. Heedless of what the Forum's foul mouthed contributor says in supposed mitigation of the " terrorist's " release ,  the net result of the two crimes bears no comparison,and why should we pay for 24/7 surveillance of this person, which is what a previous contributor suggests. Sorry, but the terrorist's supporters are farting in the wind on this one.

Tony Price ● 6760d

Further to :- " Sorry, but the terrorist's supporters are farting in the wind on this one."         xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx      And especially as he will be the last, 'cos J S has banned any more early releases of persons convicted under any  terrorism related crime, so hard luck chaps, enjoy your one moment of glory.

Tony Price ● 6760d

The license will also take account of time on remand - the time served will be calculated to factor this in, until conviction he would have been innocent.Ergo, we can assume you know nuffin about the criminal justice system."He was released earlier than the minimum mandated tariff set by the Judge.Ergo, we can conclude you are a bit of a plonker if you seriously believe that letting convicted terrorists out  earlier than the minimum tariff (without supervision, since that wasn't a condition of early release) is a good thing.Having lost a mate in the Madrid bombings, I just hope you don't have to go through the pain of seeing the family of someone you are close to collect their loved one's remains - in pieces.

Ed Yelland ● 6760d

Uh? Do you bother to read what others post before sounding off? Point out where exactly I was 'supporting' a terrorists release.All I did was to point out the facts of the matter. I get the impression you do struggle with 'facts' and prefer 'opinion' - and in nearly every case ill-informed opinion, but there you go.If you can't highlight where I was 'supporting' release, then I'm afraid I expect an apology.

Gavin Gilbert ● 6759d

You started a rant about sentencing in an attempt to score political capital.  At no point did I express a personal opinion about the sentences.  All I did was to point out glaring inaccuracies in your argument and to highlight inconsistencies in your own political position.  You tried to play rough and I landed a punch.I’m sorry you lost a friend in the Madrid outrages. Sadly, as with nearly everyone who works in the Square Mile, I lost colleagues on 9/11. For the record, I would have been happy if Nassari had been hanged.Had you attempted to construct a reasoned argument about comparative sentencing rather than misrepresenting the facts I wouldn’t have had a need to ‘correct’ you. I also have issues with sentencing: http://www.bikeradar.com/road/forums/viewtopic.php?t=12555051&sid=39562efe46d917ade8779bc1f0fac134However as long as you and your friends use this forum to post utter rubbish for some sub-Daily Express far-right agenda I will continue to puncture  your drivel.

Gavin Gilbert ● 6759d

"You started a rant about sentencing in an attempt to score political capital."No, the rant isn't about sentencing, it's about the Home Secretary over-ruling sentences - a completely different issue.

Ed Yelland ● 6759d

Bobby"And the following day................?"It will cost er! £4billion, er! £9 billion.... we're sure it won't be any more than £12 billion. If it is more, we will ask uncle Ken to screw some more out of Londoners!

Account suspended ● 6759d

Ref.to "Ergo, we can conclude you are a bit of a plonker if you seriously believe that letting convicted terrorists out  earlier than the minimum tariff (without supervision, since that wasn't a condition of early release) is a good thing."        xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx      I shouldn't get upset Ed, " it's " a bit of a sicko, best ignored maybe.

Tony Price ● 6759d

No, I'm afraid the 'day after' was a much sadder affair - the 7th July

Gavin Gilbert ● 6758d

Ed,Doing a story about Yassin Nassari being back in Ealing and would like to include your comments, especially as someone who has experienced the effects of terorism.Please give ma a call on 020 8579 3131 Tuesday or Wednesday,Thanks,Lucy

Rebecca Kent ● 6757d

Wow ED and LUCY, this'll make some interesting copy - can't wait to read the story.

Gerry Tan ● 6757d