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https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/paralysed-cyclist-says-year-ban-for-northern-ireland-pastor-who-mowed-him-down-is-a-joke-38067213.html
A year ban without having to pay any damages? I don't see the use of sending somebody to jail, but Mark (the cyclist) is now paralyzed and cannot use his legs anymore.
I don't know if the UK judges can issue damages as part of the punishment, but it doesn't seem unreasonable to me as his disability means a lot of costs to get your house changed, time off work, you may lose your job etc etc...