Death of shame seems complete

It is an insidious malady infecting all shades of political life and orientation.

Under this present spineless Parliament, whose role has been usurped by lawyers and judges, prison is no longer a punishment, as the inmates are housed in comfort, with NHS treatment on hand, with recreational facilities, and are better-off than being in a hotel.

I guess that is mainly why the prisons are overcrowded.

I would have thought that work '“ that dreaded four-letter word '“ should be imposed.

E. Harvey

Shirley Close

Rustington

Editor's note: for the sake of clarity, the photograph of the postman was taken before the court case began and his expression should not be interpreted as his reaction to his sentence.