A leading prosecutor, Alison Saunders, has argued that the sentences handed down to those caught taking part in the riots of last summer were correct and in line with the guidelines given to judges. An article by Saunders in The Guardian argues that sentences, which were as stiff as four years for attempting to incite a riot on facebook, were in line with the crimes committed and she highlighted the recent prosecution of Adam Khan Ahmadzai, 20 who committed 16 different offences. Either burglary, robbery, violent disorder or egging on the crowd. This is a nice story for arguing that judges have retained their independence in spite of government pressure.
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