*****Courts used as political tool to suppress dissent*****
During the peak of lockdown chaos, Matt Hancock announced the possibility of ten-year jail terms for violating certain Covid regulations. This statement was met with skepticism and disbelief, as it seemed extreme to imprison individuals for minor infractions of complex, ever-changing rules. Behind the scenes, the government was pushing for stricter enforcement of these regulations to intimidate dissenters.At the same time, as the pandemic continued, many ordinary people found themselves facing court appearances for unintentional breaches of restrictive measures that were becoming increasingly unjustified. Despite the passage of time and the discrediting of many initial Covid mandates, the Crown Prosecution Service persists in pursuing outdated cases related to the pandemic, causing unnecessary strain on the justice system.While serious crimes remain unresolved and victims endure lengthy waits for trials, resources are wasted on prosecuting individuals for minor Covid-related offenses that hold little relevance today. This trend of targeting ordinary citizens for insignificant transgressions sets a dangerous precedent of government misuse of the justice system for political purposes. The current administration, under Sir Keir Starmer, has escalated this troubling pattern, raising concerns about the erosion of civil liberties in the name of maintaining order.
The author emphasized the importance of sending a strong message to potential wrongdoers by imposing strict punishments. They highlighted the disparity in sentencing between ordinary individuals making minor mistakes and serious offenders of violent crimes. They criticized the leniency shown towards perpetrators of heinous acts, such as child abuse, compared to the harsh treatment of individuals expressing controversial views on social media. The case of Lucy Connolly, who received a lengthy sentence for a single deleted tweet, was cited as an example of disproportionate punishment. The author condemned the misuse of the law for political purposes and expressed concern over a decline in public trust in the justice system. They warned against the dangerous consequences of prioritizing easy targets for prosecution over addressing serious crimes.
