Huntley and comeuppance

It seems to me there is a world of difference between being unable to suppress a feeling of satisfaction when such a person gets hurt, and actually condoning it, ideologically. One is an emotion, the other a moral choice. Violent emotional reactions towards child-killers are understandable, but the whole point of the Justice System is that we do not act on the basis of such.

Oops. I think this maybe fake news. Apologies for not checking first.🤦‍♀️

He has been pronounced deceased. Whilst in no way condoning the manner of his death, he deprived two innocent little girls of their lives and has now been deprived of his own.

Bukkie

Goodness! Just goodness

More words simply fail me.
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MOnica

Very well said.
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Sarnia

A very awful comment.

Surely admiring people who consider violence is acceptable just makes you no better than them?
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I haven't wished ill on any criminals, other than being caught and imprisoned, although there's no way anyone can 'pay their debt' for murder.
I can't say I have any concern for Huntley after being attacked, tho.

Not rejoicing in this horrific act of violence towards Huntley is about respect for law and order. TSunRises, you appear to see that as somehow sympathising with Huntley.

TheSunRisesInTheEast

It's a well known fact that there is violence in prisons, the inmates are not normal, passive, sensible, caring, law abiding citizens, most are immune to reasoning and respect for authority, their lives have been violence and criminality, that's why they're in there. Ian Huntley should have thought of the consequences before he cunningly lured those two innocent, dear little girls, enquiring about their teaching assistant (his girlfriend, Maxine Carr) into his house, goodness knows what he did to them before murdering them and hiding their bodies, putting their parents through such absolute heartbreak, which they no doubt relive every day of their lives. The image of his smug, false caring face when questioned by that reporter, pretending to be concerned for their welfare, when he knew all along what he'd done to them. It makes me sick that anyone would feel sympathy for him. I'm a law abiding citizen, never even had a parking ticket, but I have nothing but hatred for that evil man, and my sympathy is only for the parents of Holly & Jessica, two families whose lives were ruined by an evil monster who deserves to suffer for the rest of his days.

In total agreement.

I mostly agree with Monica on this although he does (almost but not quite) make me wish for capital punishment.
I think once a person has been sentenced they should be entitled to safety even if it means total isolation. Some of the comments on here have surprised me.

It's a well known fact that there is violence in prisons, the inmates are not normal, passive, sensible, caring, law abiding citizens, most are immune to reasoning and respect for authority, their lives have been violence and criminality, that's why they're in there. Ian Huntley should have thought of the consequences before he cunningly lured those two innocent, dear little girls, enquiring about their teaching assistant (his girlfriend, Maxine Carr) into his house, goodness knows what he did to them before murdering them and hiding their bodies, putting their parents through such absolute heartbreak, which they no doubt relive every day of their lives. The image of his smug, false caring face when questioned by that reporter, pretending to be concerned for their welfare, when he knew all along what he'd done to them. It makes me sick that anyone would feel sympathy for him. I'm a law abiding citizen, never even had a parking ticket, but I have nothing but hatred for that evil man, and my sympathy is only for the parents of Holly & Jessica, two families whose lives were ruined by an evil monster who deserves to suffer for the rest of his days.

There appear to be posters who believe that not rejoicing in this awful attack somehow means we don’t care about his victims
How I agree. You either believe in the rule of law, or you don't. Lynch mobs have no place in regular society nor in prisons.

I too will not be shedding any tears over any injury to Huntley or any other vile child murderers!

Yes it was never going to be that he was some shining avenger, just another appallingly violent man.

I also agree with Monica and abhor violence in prisons

Hmp Frankland is for dangerous offenders. The man who attacked Huntley is a murderer. I read on line he murdered his ex/partner and children. I’m not sure how that qualifies him as a righteous revenger. He’s
also a child murderer, as is Huntley.
A friend was governor grade at Frankland, it’s obviously a challenging place to work. It’s dangerous to prison staff - as we can’t deny, austerity increased the risks by getting rid of experienced prison officers

There appear to be posters who believe that not rejoicing in this awful attack somehow means we don’t care about his victims

Naughty prison officers turned their backs. Tell me it wasn’t deliberate. Can’t really blame them but not much security, not doing their jobs properly are they ?

Anniebach

The rule of law ? being questioned by police is enough evidence to declare innocence or guilt

Bit unacceptable to try and hijack this thread

The rule of law ? being questioned by police is enough evidence to declare innocence or guilt

Harris27

I think feelings will be strong on this thread. When I heard the news I just thought well what do you expect child murders will be targeted in prison. A life for a life comes to mind.m

The irony of the fact that the man who attacked him is a triple murderer who also raped a pregnant woman.

I think feelings will be strong on this thread. When I heard the news I just thought well what do you expect child murders will be targeted in prison. A life for a life comes to mind.m

In this country we have the rule of law - long may it last.

OldFrill

However the attack managed to happen it's resulted in Huntley taking up a valuable NHS bed and l have admiration for the staff who will have to put their personal feelings to one side to nurse him back to health. I wouldn't want to be in their position.

NHS staff have to care for many people where they have to remain professional. It goes with the territory. I would expect nothing less

However the attack managed to happen it's resulted in Huntley taking up a valuable NHS bed and l have admiration for the staff who will have to put their personal feelings to one side to nurse him back to health. I wouldn't want to be in their position.

Grantanow

This incident clearly indicates lack of supervision by prison staff, probably due to underfundung and poor management.

Unfortunately it could be worse than that - there have been cases of prison officers colluding/ turning blind eyes to prisoner on prisoner violence, especially when the attacked prisoner is ‘judged’ deserving of attack. There have also been cases of po facilitating the bringing of drugs into prisons. But I agree there is an issue with staffing and resources and management. But we have trouble filling vacancies and have immigrants on visas being employed as well.