An English mother, Lucy Connolly, was denied early release by the Court of Appeal after being sentenced to nearly three years in prison for a social media post following a tragic murder in Southport. The British judicial system is facing accusations of two-tier justice. The case has drawn international condemnation.
Key Points
Lucy Connolly sentenced to 31 months in prison for inciting racial hatred on social media
Court of Appeal rejected her appeal for early release
International condemnation for the severity of the sentence
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Lucy Connolly denied early release despite good behavior in prison
Accusations of two-tier justice system in the UK
Severe sentence for a social media post compared to lesser sentences for violent crimes