Denial of Early Release for English Mother Over Social Media Post

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
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

Pros

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Cons

  • 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