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Ex-Hogan Lovells partner jailed for three years over £1.27m fraud

It's a bit ridiculous to compare this with riot sentences and make the unsubstantiated claim of 'one rule for the rish and one for the poor'. Firstly, if Grierson had gone out and joined in the riots I'm sure he would have received an equivalent sentence to the other people involved. Secondly, the riots created terror throughout London and led to several deaths - things that were taken into account in the sentences handed down. Thirdly, it is arguable that the impact of a jail term for someone in Grierson's position will generally be far geater than the majority of those convicted in the riots. A dishonestly in employment/fraud offence closes a lot more doors than a conviction for violence. (also, he did return all the money)

30-May-2012

3:37 pm