innocently locked up in jail for 25 years? That’ll be £80000

If this goes through, I'm thinking maybe the Scottish government is a bit fucked from now on.</statingtheobvious>
 
I think that's impossible, there are precedents for innocent men jailed for years and years receiving millions in compensation.
Even if the man had a low-pay job (say 20K a year), they would have to pay him for loss of earnings (£500,000) plus interest (which will be a lot!) plus damages (which will be a lot too).
 
kyleb said:
1984 is getting closer every day. :cry:
:oops: what are you talking about, did you even read the book, or are you just spotting stuff you know nothing about. Can you please tell me how 1984 and this have anything to do with each other????

later,
epic
 
i would, but considering the results of all the previous times you have disagreed with me and i taken time to explain my perspective to you, i hardly think it is worth the effort.
 
kyleb said:
i would, but considering the results of all the previous times you have disagreed with me and i taken time to explain my perspective to you, i hardly think it is worth the effort.
Perhaps the most powerful science fiction novel of the twentieth century, this apocalyptic satire shows with grim conviction how Winston Smith?s individual personality is wiped out and how he is recreated in the Party?s image until he does not just obey but even loves Big Brother.
for an online copy of 1984, in case you havent read the book:
http://www.online-literature.com/orwell/1984/

The man who was wrongly convicted, was given money as compensation for his 25 years in jail. Some people in the govermnent feel he has to pay for his food and lodging. How this has anything to do with 1984 is beyond me. But if you dont feel like playing, you can take your marbles and go home. ;)

later,
epic
 
ya, i don't feel like playing. but this forum is for discussion, not just your argumentative games, so i will stay right here.
 
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