wrighty Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 I heard on R4 today that the prison service in the UK is struggling to cope with an increasing number of aging prisoners with dementia. The oldest prisoner in the UK apparently is 104. Am I the only one to think this is mental? Should there be an age limit to jail? If so, what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Down Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Just now, wrighty said: I heard on R4 today that the prison service in the UK is struggling to cope with an increasing number of aging prisoners with dementia. The oldest prisoner in the UK apparently is 104. Am I the only one to think this is mental? Should there be an age limit to jail? If so, what? I hope not. Having watched the ITV series, I'd be better looked after in prison when I retire... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushen Spy Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 7 minutes ago, wrighty said: Should there be an age limit to jail? If so, what? No. None. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilligaf Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 12 minutes ago, wrighty said: I heard on R4 today that the prison service in the UK is struggling to cope with an increasing number of aging prisoners with dementia. The oldest prisoner in the UK apparently is 104. Am I the only one to think this is mental? Should there be an age limit to jail? If so, what? 63 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushen Spy Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Imagine actually thinking serial killers and child molesters should walk free just because they reach a certain age. Being an old person doesn't give you immunity from justice, or from being a threat to society. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilligaf Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 3 minutes ago, Rushen Spy said: Imagine actually thinking serial killers and child molesters should walk free just because they reach a certain age. Being an old person doesn't give you diplomatic immunity from justice, or from being a threat to society. Do you know what “ diplomatic” means ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoymouse Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 15 minutes ago, Neil Down said: I hope not. Having watched the ITV series, I'd be better looked after in prison when I retire... Agreed, we've a family member with dementia in a local care home, current fees are near £700 a week, paid for by his life savings and rapidly dwindling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushen Spy Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 24 minutes ago, dilligaf said: Do you know what “ diplomatic” means ? Do you know what "diplomatic immunity" means and how it can be used colloquially as a figure of speech, beyond a rigid literal interpretation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbie Bobster Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, Rushen Spy said: Do you know what "diplomatic immunity" means and how it can be used colloquially as a figure of speech, beyond a rigid literal interpretation? No. Do tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilligaf Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 21 minutes ago, Annoymouse said: Agreed, we've a family member with dementia in a local care home, current fees are near £700 a week, paid for by his life savings and rapidly dwindling. You have it easy then. Most homes are £1000 per week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilp Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Wrighty, what about former Nazi concentration camp guards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizo Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 The old boys in Japan know what they are doing.... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-47033704 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushen Spy Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 18 minutes ago, Bobbie Bobster said: No. Do tell. I'm sure if you try using your brain cells, the two of them will figure it out eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushen Spy Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 These care homes are nothing but a money making scam, exploiting the vulnerable for a profit. Some of them try to give the impression of being non-profit charities, but when you look into their salaries, eg for the top management, you soon see it is no different to a business enterprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbie Bobster Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 5 minutes ago, Rushen Spy said: I'm sure if you try using your brain cells, the two of them will figure it out eventually. That's a bit harsh. Couldn't you have cut me a bit of poetic licence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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