Until now, the auction house that owns the ring has always stood by a zero tolerance/we prosecute all thefts policy. However, in this case, they claim to be satisfied with Robinson's apology.

A couple of larger issues are at play here though. If non-member of Parliament committed such a crime, would they be prosecuted after a similar claim of pressure or stress? Undoubtably, yes. If he's not prosecuted, the message of one law for those in high places, and another for the rest of us, is reenforced.