The problem with the "life " sentence in the UK is it means everthing from actual life (only about two or three currently serving life with a recomendation that they serve life) to 8 or ten years when parole can be granted. Imagine walking down the street ten years after having a daughter or son murdered and meeting their killer free to roam.

It happens in the UK all too frequently. Then the most horrific of all is having a loved one murdered by a repeat offender.

Either keep em inside , no compromise , or execute them.

My vote would be the latter even taking in all the above arguments.

Spot