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Old 19-08-2017, 00:21   #13
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Re: Were the police right to pay a paedophile £10,000 for information?

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY View Post
He may have served his sentence, but I would not ever treat him as 'a normal part of society'. The prison sentencing in this country is a joke, particularly when you realise you only have to serve half of what is already a lenient sentence.

In this case, the crime is too despicable to be forgiven. Ever.
Most people's gut reaction would be the same as yours (including mine), but sometimes a more pragmatic approach is required. What if the information provided by the paedophile prevented the abuse of a child, would it be worth it then?
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