It was only a few hours ago that I listened to justice secretary Kenneth Clarke tell Radio 4's Today programme of the need for "more intelligent sentencing" in the law courts.
Which planet is Iain Duncan Smith on? Abregado-rae, apparently.
An old practice of dealing inhumanely with rough sleepers is creeping back on to our streets.
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