Interesting. So the ‘punishment’ for illegally profiting to the tune of £173,195.92 over 20 years is… er… to pay back the money, not a penny more. Whilst unwelcome to her, how is that ‘punishment’? And what message does it send, to other women in particular? An extract:
“Judge Hywel James said that if the money was not repaid within three months she could face a jail term of one year and nine months. [J4MB: She ‘could’ face the jail term, but she won’t. What judge is going to sentence an 82yo woman to jail for such a crime? And even if she did serve the sentence, that’s not a bad alternative to paying £173,195.92, is it? Why is there not a compulsory selling order on her house to secure the money?]
In 2023 Richardson was given a two year sentence, suspended for two years. [J4MB emphasis]”
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